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© Leslie Garland Pictures
Photographer: | Leslie Garland | |||
Collection: | Dorset | |||
Filename: | 17002.01.01 |
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Upload Date: | 2007-07-10 10:24:28 | |||
Photo Size: | 1.8mb 4748x3674 pixels | |||
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Caption: | Chesil Beach seen over the Fleet Lagoon at sunset, Fleet,Dorset, England, UK. Chesil Bank is a splendid example of a linear type storm beach of flint and chert pebbles, which commences at Bridport Harbour and finishes 29 km away at Chiswell beneath the cliffs of Portland. It's maximum height, about 14 m above mean sea level, and pebble size is to be found at the Portland end. It is generally between 150 and 200 m wide. |
Keywords: | English geography geology oceanography marine environment coast coastal migration tombolo geographic feature shingle deposition grading graded brackish water nature natural reed bed silhouette dramatic spectacular romantic sunset end of day sundown evening view scene scenery scenic rural country countryside pretty beautiful nature natural sky yellow orange purple reflection lgpl |