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Brea Cove

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Brea Cove
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Brea Cove in Cornwall consists of Jurassic limestone and claystone, formed around 180–160 million years ago through marine sedimentation. The cove is notable for its well-preserved fossil content and as an example of coastal erosion shaping a classic cove morphology.

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Photo: David Medcalf · CC BY-SA 2.0