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Corran Àird a' Mhòrain

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Corran Àird a' Mhòrain
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Corran Àird a' Mhòrain is a headland composed of metamorphic rocks, likely of Dalradian age (approximately 700–600 million years old). These rocks were formed through regional metamorphism during the Caledonian orogeny and are notable for their resilience to coastal erosion, shaping the rugged landscape of the Western Isles.

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Photo: Gordon Hatton · CC BY-SA 2.0