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White Cliffs of Dover

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White Cliffs of Dover
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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, through the accumulation of microscopic marine organisms. They are notable for their striking white color and historical significance as a prominent natural landmark of southeastern England.

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Photo: N Chadwick · CC BY-SA 2.0