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Short Cliff is a small coastal sea cliff located near Lewes, likely composed of Cretaceous-era Chalk, formed through differential erosion of the soft underlying rock by wave action. It is notable as a local example of coastal retreat and the dynamic processes shaping the South Downs' coastline.
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