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Cliff Profiles Flashcards

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Horizontal strata

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Parallel to the sea
Relatively stable (unless one weak layer)
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Seaward strata

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Sloping profile, one rock layer facing sea
Less stable (vulnerable to rock slides)
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Gentle seaward dip

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Less of steep angle than full seaward strata

Vulnerable to rockfall

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Landward dip

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Leans towards land
Most stable strata
Little erosion takes place

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A Level - Geography - Coasts (12 decks)

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