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Alum Bay

bay, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom
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Alum Bay
Alum Bay Sandstone cliffs at Alum Bay, near Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England.

Alum Bay is a bay located on the western side of the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England in the English Channel. It is known for its distinctive chalk cliffs, including The Needles, which are three chalk formations rising from the sea. The geology of the area is characterized by chalk ridges and downs, with the south coast being mostly cliff-bound. The term "alum rock" refers to alunite, a mineral, and "alum" itself is a potassium or ammonium aluminum sulfate used for its astringent properties.123

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