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Surface Processes Collection (#30)

"Exploring the Dynamic Forces of Surface Processes

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Mannaporte Arch, Etretat, Cote d Albatre (Alabaster Coast), Seine-Maritime

Mannaporte Arch, Etretat, Cote d Albatre (Alabaster Coast), Seine-Maritime, Haute Normandie (Normandy), France, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Gorges du Tarn from Roc des Hourtous, Lozere, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Gorges du Tarn from Roc des Hourtous, Lozere, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: View from Roc des Hourtous of the Gorges du Tarn, Lozere, Languedoc-Roussillon

View from Roc des Hourtous of the Gorges du Tarn, Lozere, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: White chalk cliffs, Etretat, Cote d Albatre (Alabaster Coast), Haute Normandie

White chalk cliffs, Etretat, Cote d Albatre (Alabaster Coast), Haute Normandie (Normandy), France, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Saut de la Truite waterfall, south of Plomb du Cantal, Cantal mountains

Saut de la Truite waterfall, south of Plomb du Cantal, Cantal mountains, Auvergne, France, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Caves, Domme, Dordogne, France, Europe

Caves, Domme, Dordogne, France, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Plants growing amongst the limestone pavement, The Burren, County Clare

Plants growing amongst the limestone pavement, The Burren, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Grotte de l Observatoire, Jardin Exotique, Moneghetti, Monaco, Europe

Grotte de l Observatoire, Jardin Exotique, Moneghetti, Monaco, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Panicata Lake in valley below Hajduta peak, 2465m, in Rila Mountains, Rila National Park

Panicata Lake in valley below Hajduta peak, 2465m, in Rila Mountains, Rila National Park, Bulgaria, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Mountain lake, hiking area of Pic de Coma Pedrosa, Parish of La Massana

Mountain lake, hiking area of Pic de Coma Pedrosa, Parish of La Massana, Andorra, Pyrenees, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Lasta Valley, Wollo region, Ethiopia, Africa

Lasta Valley, Wollo region, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Cracked dried up soil, Ethiopia, Africa

Cracked dried up soil, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Erosion, Turmi, Ethiopia, Africa

Erosion, Turmi, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Tis Abay waterfall on the Blue Nile, Ethiopia, Africa

Tis Abay waterfall on the Blue Nile, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Mesas and spires of Simien Range, Simien Mountains National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Mesas and spires of Simien Range, Simien Mountains National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: El Sod crater lake, South Omo Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

El Sod crater lake, South Omo Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Recent pahoehoe basalt lavas, Erte Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia, Africa

Recent pahoehoe basalt lavas, Erte Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Marginal rift faults of desert basin, Danakil Depresssion, Ethiopia, Africa

Marginal rift faults of desert basin, Danakil Depresssion, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Aerial view over Tissisat Falls (Tis Isat Falls), Ethiopia, Africa

Aerial view over Tissisat Falls (Tis Isat Falls), Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Buttertubs potholes, karstic erosion at Buttertubs Pass, between Wensleydale

Buttertubs potholes, karstic erosion at Buttertubs Pass, between Wensleydale and Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Limestone pavements near Chapel-le-Dale, Yorkshire Dales, National Park

Limestone pavements near Chapel-le-Dale, Yorkshire Dales, National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Ing Scar dry limestone valley, above Malham Cove, looking north, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Ing Scar dry limestone valley, above Malham Cove, looking north, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Limestone pavement and weathering above Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Limestone pavement and weathering above Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Scree slope and limestone vale, near Conistone, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Scree slope and limestone vale, near Conistone, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Periglacial dry valley and scree slope, near Conistone, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Periglacial dry valley and scree slope, near Conistone, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Wave-cut platform, and chalk cliffs, Flamborough South Landing, Yorkshire

Wave-cut platform, and chalk cliffs, Flamborough South Landing, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Steel Crags, Hadrians Wall, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northumberland

Steel Crags, Hadrians Wall, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Frozen waterfall, Bilsdale in winter, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire

Frozen waterfall, Bilsdale in winter, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Rock stacks, Bedruthan, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Rock stacks, Bedruthan, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Multi-coloured cliffs on the coast, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom

Multi-coloured cliffs on the coast, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Rocks, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Rocks, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Waterfall with wet rocks and pebbles taken from beach, Cornwall, England

Waterfall with wet rocks and pebbles taken from beach, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Village of Alnmouth with River Aln flowing into the North Sea, fringed by beaches

Village of Alnmouth with River Aln flowing into the North Sea, fringed by beaches, near Alnwick, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Anchored cliff wall, coast stabilisation, Sandown, Isle of Wight, England

Anchored cliff wall, coast stabilisation, Sandown, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Meanders in the Cuckmere River at Exceat (Excete), East Sussex, United Kingdom, Europe

Meanders in the Cuckmere River at Exceat (Excete), East Sussex, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Cliffs towering over West Bay Beach, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cliffs towering over West Bay Beach, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Early morning light on the Pinnacles, Handfast Point, Studland, Dorset

Early morning light on the Pinnacles, Handfast Point, Studland, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Coast near Lulworth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coast near Lulworth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Folded limestone, Stair Hole, Lulworth Cove, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Folded limestone, Stair Hole, Lulworth Cove, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Folded limestone and shale, Jurassic period, Stair Hole, Lulworth, Dorset

Folded limestone and shale, Jurassic period, Stair Hole, Lulworth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: View of Chesil Beach from Portland, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View of Chesil Beach from Portland, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Sandstone stacks and cliffs, Ladram Bay, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sandstone stacks and cliffs, Ladram Bay, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Rock patterns, Stanage Edge, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England

Rock patterns, Stanage Edge, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Couple resting on bench, viewing the lake at Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria

Couple resting on bench, viewing the lake at Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria, England, UK

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Isolated chalk towers, remnants of karst, Farafra Oasis, White Desert, Western Desert

Isolated chalk towers, remnants of karst, Farafra Oasis, White Desert, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Migrating barchan sand dunes across road marked by buried telegraph poles

Migrating barchan sand dunes across road marked by buried telegraph poles, Kharga basin, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageSurface Processes Collection: Christian pilgrims at prayer in the granite landscape of Mount Sinai and Mount Moses

Christian pilgrims at prayer in the granite landscape of Mount Sinai and Mount Moses, Egypt, North Africa, Africa




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"Exploring the Dynamic Forces of Surface Processes: From Striding Edge to Hay Tor Rocks" Embark on a breathtaking journey through the mesmerizing surface processes that have shaped some of England's most iconic landscapes. In the heart of Lake District National Park, Cumbria, Striding Edge stands tall as a testament to nature's artistic prowess. As you traverse its rugged terrain, Helvellyn looms majestically in the background, inviting adventurers to conquer its mighty peaks. Derwent Water beckons with its tranquil beauty and Blencathra towering behind it, showcasing the harmonious relationship between water and land in this corner of Lake District, Cumbria. Dartmoor National Park unveils another facet at Haytor Rocks; these ancient granite formations bear witness to centuries of weathering and erosion under Devon's ever-changing skies. Further south along Dorset's coast lies Durdle Door—a natural limestone arch sculpted by relentless waves crashing against Jurassic cliffs. Gordale Scar offers a glimpse into Yorkshire Dales National Park's geological wonders; this dramatic ravine carved by glacial meltwater showcases nature's raw power over millennia. The Start or end point of The Wash reveals Norfolk's Hunstanton Cliffs standing tall against the ceaseless tides—an ongoing battle between land and sea shaping our world. Venture beyond borders to Zambia’s Victoria Falls—where cascading waterfalls create ethereal rainbows amidst UNESCO World Heritage Site splendor—an awe-inspiring display orchestrated by surface processes on an epic scale. Closer to home in Cornwall’s Bodmin Moor lies Rough Tor Rocks—a mystical landscape where wind and rain have etched their mark upon ancient stone guardians. Flamborough Head captivates with its chalky cliffs rising proudly from East Yorkshire shores—a testament to coastal erosion shaping Britain’s diverse coastline. Stroll along St.