Coastal and Oceanic Landform (15.Cliff)


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  •  Cliff is a vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure.
  •  Cliffs are formed as erosion& weathering processes.
  • Cliffs are common on;

                                             -Coasts
                                             -Mountainous areas
                                            -Escarpments
                                            -Rivers.
The Matengai in Oki Islands, Japan
The Matengai in Oki Islands, Japan



  •  Cliffs are usually formed by rock.
  • Sedimentary rocks are most likely to form;

                                       -Sandstone
                                      -Limestone
                                      -Chalk
                                     -Dolomite

  • Igneous rocks, such as;

                               -Granite
                               -Basalt
  • Most cliffs have  form of scree slope at  base.
  • Coastal erosion may lead to the formation of sea cliffs along a receding coastline.


The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland


Asia 

  • The Cliff of Kurosakitakao, Mikurajima, Tokyo,Pacific Ocean
  • Matengai, Oki Islands, Shimane ,Japan
  • Senba-kaigai, Minami, Tokushima,Pacific Ocean
  • Chibu-sekiheki, Oki Islands, Shimane ,Japan
  • Senzoku-dangai, Shinonsen, Hyogo ,Japan
  • Yoroinosode, Kami, Hyogo,Japan
  • Sandanbeki, Shirahama, Wakayama,Pacific Ocean
  • Tojinbo, Sakai, Fukui,Japan

Europe


  • Hornelen, Norway, Frøysjøen
  • Cape Enniberg, Faroe Islands,North Atlantic
  • Croaghaun, Achill Island, Ireland,Atlantic Ocean
  • Vixía Herbeira, Northern Galicia, Spain,Atlantic Ocean
  • Preikestolen, Norway,Lysefjorden
  • Slieve League, Ireland,Atlantic Ocean
  • Cabo Girão, Madeira,Atlantic Ocean
  • Jaizkibel, Spain,Bay of Biscay

Africa


  • Kogelberg, Western Cape, South Africa,False Bay, Atlantic Ocean
  • Table Mountain, Cape Town,

Oceania
  • Mitre Peak, New Zealand, Milford Sound
  • The Lion, New Zealand, Milford Sound
  • The Elephant, New Zealand,
  • Kalaupapa, Hawaii,Pacific Ocean
  • Great Australian Bight


Cliffs along the north shore of Isfjord, Svalbard, Norway.
Cliffs along the north shore of Isfjord, Svalbard, Norway.




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