Hartland Bay


The rocks are sandstones and mudstones that were laid down around 320 million years ago. Of note are the folded rock patterns that can be seen in the exposed faces of the cliffs, displaying the tremendous forces involved in their creation.


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Location: Hartland Bay, Devon, UK
Photo credit: © John Turp / Alamy / Afripics
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