Stevns Klint

cliff, Zealand, Denmark

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Stevns Klint is a prominent cliff located on the island of Zealand in Denmark. This geological formation is composed of chalk and limestone, dating back to the Senonian period, approximately 100 million years ago. The cliff is notable for its exposure of this ancient bedrock, which is generally covered by morainic deposits across much of Zealand. In 2014, Stevns Klint was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.12

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…chalk and limestone cliffs at Stevns Klint—which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014—but is generally obscured by thick morainic deposits forming a gently undulating landscape. Its irregular coastline is broken by Ise Fjord and Roskilde Fjord. The northern part of the island is well wooded and lake-strewn,…
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…chalk and limestone cliffs at Stevns Klint—which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014—but is generally obscured by thick morainic deposits forming a gently undulating landscape. Its irregular coastline is broken by Ise Fjord and Roskilde Fjord. The northern part of the island is well wooded and lake-strewn,…
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