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Parson's Nose

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Parson's Nose
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Parson's Nose is a sea cliff composed primarily of Silurian greywacke and mudstone, formed around 440–420 million years ago through sedimentation and subsequent tectonic uplift. It is notable for its prominent coastal profile and potential as a site for geological and coastal erosion studies.

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Photo: Eric Jones · CC BY-SA 2.0