Am Balla Ruadh

Cliff

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Am Balla Ruadh is a sea cliff located in the Highland region of Scotland, composed primarily of basaltic rock formed during the Paleogene period, around 60 to 55 million years ago. It is notable as part of the widespread volcanic activity associated with the North Atlantic Igneous Province.

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Am Balla Ruadh is shown as a cliff on the public map of Highland. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.

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