Notched Cliff (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Notched Cliff

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The terraced appearance of this cliff side from the Solomon Islands is a sign of uplift. Each indentation, called a notch, was once at sea level -- the notches were caused by erosion of the sea against the rock. Geological events such as earthquakes are gradually lifting the rock higher and higher.

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Kaustubh Thirumalai

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