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Syncline, Wrangle Point, near Bude, Cornwall

A broader view of the syncline shown in the previous photos. The Bude Formation here consists of alternating thin beds of turbidite sandstones (pale grey/brown) and fine-grained shaly siltstones/mudstones (darker grey).
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Andy Rodker said:

Remembered from Geography A level field trip!
6 years ago ( translate )

Earthwatcher replied to Andy Rodker:

Indeed! This is a classic section of coastline for studying folds.
6 years ago