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Erosion creates some of the most dramatic and recognisable features of the coastline. At A-Level, you need to understand not only the characteristics of each landform but also the precise combination of processes and conditions that produce them. AQA expects detailed knowledge of the formation sequence, with reference to specific examples and case studies.
Cliffs are the most widespread erosional landform on the coast. Their form depends on the interplay between marine erosion at the base and sub-aerial processes acting on the cliff face.
The process of cliff formation follows a well-established sequence, first described in detail by Sunamura (1992):
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