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Compass Point

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Compass Point
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Compass Point is a sea cliff located in Cornwall, composed primarily of Devonian slate. These cliffs formed around 400 million years ago through the deposition and compression of marine sediments, and are notable for their resistant rock formations that have withstood significant coastal erosion.

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Photo: Jimmy Reeves · CC BY-SA 2.0