South Devon - Geology
Greensand Cliffs (S40)
The Greensand - Dunscombe Cliffs - are very noticeable to the East of the Red Triassic Salcombe Hill Cliff to the east of Sidmouth .
The formation in the Sidmouth-Beer area is 45-55 m thick .
The name Greensand comes from the Green Mineral Glauconite - layed down in a tropical marine environment.
When the Glauconite has weathered or washed out completely the Upper Greensand on the Devon Coast
is either in shades of brown or pale yellow.
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Date: 09/10/2020
Location: SY 1159 8692