What is recorded here
White Cliffs of Dover is shown as a cliff on the public map of Dover. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
The White Cliffs of Dover are composed mainly of chalk formed during the Cretaceous period, approximately 70 to 100 million years ago, from the compressed remains of marine microorganisms. They are notable for their striking white color and historical significance, having been a prominent landmark for sailors and a symbol of England.
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