Wednesday 25 July 2007

Jurassic Coast Devon


This is England's first natural World Heritage Site, and it is known as the "Jurassic Coast".
These dramatic cliffs of red rock are the distinctive feature of the East Devon Coast. The coastline dates back to the Triassic period (250-200 million years ago !!!!). We live near the oldest cliffs (the red ones), but just think that the youngest are about 200 million years old. :))

The geologists say that this area used to be desert-like, with sand dunes and salt lakes...

4 comments:

Di said...

No, no, I haven't touched Photoshop!
Iron minerals have weathered to give the red colour... and there was the evening sun...

Unknown said...

Vreau sa-ti zic ca,fotografiile sunt nemaipomenite!!!Bravo!!!Sa-mi arati mai multe cand vii acasa din concediu.Te pup!

Anonymous said...

extraordinare pozele....Bravo Di !

Di said...

pai eu n-am nici un merit, tarmul inalt, marea si soarele de seara... o sa mai pun poze din seara aia ;) tare frumos a fost!