Norfolk - Hunstanton and Snettisham thumbnails

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Chemical and physical weathering at the foot of the cliffs Cave formation in the well-jointed carstone rocks Staining of the cliff demonstrates the role of water in cliff processes. The remains of a wave-cut platform can just be made out on the right. Erosion of the carstone leads to undercutting.
       
Rock fall protects the cliff base. Notice wave-cut notch.