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The near verticle Purbeck limestone has softer wealden clay and sand beds on its landward side. These rocks have been eroded away to form bays on either side of Durdle Door. Eventually the remaining wealden rocks will be eroded away leaving Durdle Door separated from the land.

Durdle Door coastline (formation)- Picture 5: Cove formation

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The near verticle Purbeck limestone has softer wealden clay and sand beds on its landward side. These rocks have been eroded away to form bays on either side of Durdle Door. Eventually the remaining wealden rocks will be eroded away leaving Durdle Door separated from the land.

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9th Dec 2005 by Diane Earl

Subjects:
 Geography, Science

Key Stages:
 Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

Keywords:
geology erosion

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