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Tag: Boulder·Clay
Showing latest 50 of 69 images tagged with Boulder Clay tag.
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Large rock in the boulder clay
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA3624 Carried here in the ice sheets that deposited the boulder clay, which now form... (more)
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Boulder clay mounds on the beach
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA3526 Boulder clay protected by the few rocks on the beach.
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Boulder clay topped-chalk cliff
by Pauline E geograph for square TA2372 The west face of Thornwick Nab with signs of erosion in the soft boulder clay.
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Cliff erosion, Lebberston Cliff
by Christopher Hall geograph for square TA0883 Recent erosion of the boulder clay cliff has left this narrow 'fin' of... (more)
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Rocky Shore South of Halangy Porth
by John Rostron geograph for square SV9012 Halangy Porth is a mix of boulders at the north and south end and sandy beach... (more)
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The loughshore, Rough Island near Comber (2)
by Albert Bridge geograph for square J4968 The shore of Strangford Lough on the eastern side of Rough Island. The pebbles... (more)
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Boulder Clay
BouldersX
top:CoastalX
ComberX
top:Geological InterestX
IslandX
top:IslandsX
LoughshoreX
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The loughshore, Rough Island near Comber (3)
by Albert Bridge for square J4968 See J4968 : The loughshore, Rough Island near Comber (2). Another example nearby showing the pebbles and boulders and an... (more)
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Boulder Clay
top:CoastalX
ComberX
top:Geological InterestX
IslandX
top:IslandsX
LoughshoreX
PebblesX
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Eroding boulder clay
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA4117 The glacial deposits don't put up much of a fight against coastal erosion.
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Boulder clay cliff south of Withernsea
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA3526 Rapidly eroding glacial deposits. The beach is low, with the sea reaching the... (more)
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Ground on south side of Dry Rigg - 2 - Tussocks on bare peat
by Trevor Littlewood geograph for square NY9044 South of the fence line crossing the high point of Dry Rigg there's an... (more)
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Bare PeatX
Boulder Clay
top:Flat LandscapesX
type:GeographX
Grass TussocksX
top:MoorlandX
subject:PeatX
top:UplandsX
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Eroding shore, Hilpsford
by Karl and Ali geograph for square SD2061 The shore of Walney Island is vulnerable to erosion since there is virtually no... (more)
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Rock formations, Carr Naze headland
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1281 Ebb tide and a calm sea to the north of the boulder clay-topped naze.
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Eroded bank of Borrow Beck
by Karl and Ali geograph for square NY5503 The beck has eroded the thick layer of boulder clay and glacial till to impinge... (more)
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Landslip, Whitby
by Pauline E geograph for square NZ8811 Boulder clay has slipped further down the cliff towards the coastal path.
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Coastal erosion near Whitby Golf Club
by Pauline E geograph for square NZ8711 A heap of soft boulder clay is dumped on the beach following recent rainfall.
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Mudslide, Upgang beach
by Pauline E geograph for square NZ8712 Soft boulder clay washing down onto the beach after recent rain.
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Beach at Hunmanby Gap
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1377 Earlier in the day there was hardly a soul to be seen here. Now, a few families... (more)
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Pristine beach
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1377 Hunmanby Sands, backed by boulder clay cliffs.
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Crumbling clifftop
by Pauline E geograph for square TA2570 It won't be long before this chunk of boulder clay tumbles down into the sea.
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Boulder clay slip on Bempton's chalk cliffs
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square TA1874 Seen from the Yorkshire Belle trip boat.
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place:Bempton CliffsX
Boulder Clay
Chalk CliffX
top:CoastalX
top:Rocks, Scree, CliffsX
RSPB ReserveX
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Boulder clay slip on Buckton's chalk cliffs,
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square TA1874 Seen from the Yorkshire Belle trip boat.
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Cliffs at Gull Nook
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square TA2172 Some slip, some don't, despite all being boulder clay on chalk. Seen from... (more)
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Boulder Clay
rock:ChalkX
Chalk CliffX
Cliff ErosionX
top:CoastalX
place:Flamborough HeadX
LandslipX
top:Rocks, Scree, CliffsX
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Mare Way through The Belts
by Rob Noble geograph for square TL3352 Mare Way is a prehistoric ridgeway route. The water retention of the compacted... (more)
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Ancient TrackwayX
Boulder Clay
top:LowlandsX
top:PathsX
top:Sport, LeisureX
WoodlandX
top:Woodland, ForestX
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Small landslip
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1281 Another mound of boulder clay breaks off and hits the beach.
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Boulder Clay
CliffsX
top:CoastalX
Coastal ErosionX
Eroding CliffX
place:FileyX
top:Geological InterestX
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Blue North Sea
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1281 It looks so much better when a blue sky is reflected on the surface. View along... (more)
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Spa Nab viewed from Carr Nase
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1281 The boulder clay is a major feature of most of the Yorkshire Coast.
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The Loughshore, Rough Island near Comber (4)
by Albert Bridge for square J4968 The loughshore on the eastern side of Rough Island, where the tides have... (more)
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Boulder Clay
top:CoastalX
ComberX
top:Geological InterestX
IslandX
top:IslandsX
LoughshoreX
Tidal ActionX
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Chalk cliff topped with boulder clay
by Pauline E geograph for square TA2472 A rock platform is visible beneath the surface of the sea.
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Boulder Clay
Chalk CliffX
top:CoastalX
place:FlamboroughX
top:Geological InterestX
place:North LandingX
Wave-Cut PlatformX
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Nesting holes in soft boulder clay
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1281 The black dots you can see along the central line are bird nesting holes,... (more)
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Washed up wheels
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1281 These look like part of a boat launching trolley or trailer. They have ended up... (more)
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Boulder Clay
top:CoastalX
Coastal ErosionX
top:Derelict, DisusedX
place:FileyX
HeadlandX
JetsamX
Low TideX
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The ever-narrowing headland
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1281 The weather and waves eat away at the soft boulder clay of Carr Naze, leaving... (more)
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Rock formations, Carr Naze
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1281 Soft boulder clay, showing deep indentations from the action of rain and waves,... (more)
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Boulder Clay
place:Carr NazeX
top:CoastalX
Ebb TideX
place:FileyX
top:Geological InterestX
HeadlandX
Sandy BeachX
Sedimentary RockX
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Chalk pebble beach and Thornwick Nab
by Pauline E geograph for square TA2372 Low tide exposes the wave-cut platform. The boulder clay-topped headland is... (more)
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Landslip at Gull Nook
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square TA2172 Boulder clay and lumps of chalk have tumbled down. Seen from the Yorkshire Belle... (more)
Tags:
Boulder Clay
rock:ChalkX
Chalk CliffX
Cliff ErosionX
top:CoastalX
place:Flamborough HeadX
top:Geological InterestX
LandslipX
top:Rocks, Scree, CliffsX
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Clay extraction
by Alan Murray-Rust geograph for square SJ6890 The Cheshire Brickmaking Co at Rixton is still using a traditional dragline... (more)
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Lobster pot on the beach
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA3625 One of several on the beach.
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Lobster pot and field drain
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA3625 Eroding cliffs and fishermen not clearing up after themselves.
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Beach north of The Runnell
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA3624 |
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Field drain in the cliff
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA3624 Previously draining an arable field, now exposed as the cliff erodes back.
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Pillbox at The Runnell
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA3624 Tags:
Boulder Clay
top:CoastalX
Coastal ErosionX
top:Defence, MilitaryX
type:GeographX
Glacial DepositsX
PillboxX
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Coastline north of Holmpton
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA3724 |
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Concrete pads on the cliff
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA3526 Holiday chalet base. The chalets appear to have been moved in advance.
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Holiday chalet bases at top and bottom of the cliff
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA3526 A rapidly eroding coastline of glacial deposits.
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Coastal erosion south of Withernsea
by Hugh Venables geograph for square TA3526 Rapid erosion of several metres per year. The high tide reached the cliff base,... (more)
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Natural arch, Thornwick Bay
by Pauline E geograph for square TA2372 Just a matter of time before the arch collapses and a stack is formed.
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Chatterthrow
by Pauline E geograph for square TA2372 A small, secluded bay in the chalk cliffs north of Thornwick Bay.
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BayX
Boulder Clay
Chalk CliffsX
place:ChatterthrowX
top:CoastalX
Coastal ErosionX
Low TideX
Pebble BeachX
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Calm sea in Filey Bay
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1281 View from the naze across the soft cliffs to the small seaside town of Filey.
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Approaching Filey
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1279 At last, people! A walk from Hunmanby Gap to Filey along the beach, was almost... (more)
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Mile Haven
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1279 The golf course is behind the cliffs.
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Muston Sands
by Pauline E geograph for square TA1279 Barely a soul on the beach as we head towards Filey.
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