What is recorded here
Central Buttress is shown as a cliff on the public map of Cumberland. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
Central Buttress is a sea cliff composed primarily of Silurian-age volcanic and sedimentary rocks, formed through tectonic uplift and subsequent coastal erosion. It is notable for its prominent position along the Cumberland coastline and the exposure of ancient volcanic formations that provide insight into the region’s early geological history.
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