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Peak Scar

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Peak Scar
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Peak Scar is a sea cliff composed mainly of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340–320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. It is notable for its exposure of geological strata and its role in the coastal landscape of North Yorkshire.

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Photo: Jonathan Thacker · CC BY-SA 2.0