Spring Cove Cliffs (grid reference ST310625) is a 2.0 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near the town of Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, notified in 1952.

Spring Cove Cliffs
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Spring Cove Cliffs is located in Somerset
Spring Cove Cliffs
Location within Somerset
LocationAvon
Grid referenceST310625
Coordinates51°21′26″N 2°59′32″W / 51.35736°N 2.99233°W / 51.35736; -2.99233
InterestGeological
Area2.0 hectares (0.020 km2; 0.0077 sq mi)
Notification1952 (1952)
Natural England website

The site is listed in the Geological Conservation Review, because of the stratigraphic and igneous features which are displayed. The sequence of Dinantian volcanic rocks, about 18 metres (59 ft) thick, lying to the south of the St George's Land landmass, and also because of the submarine character of the lavas and their intimate relationship with adjacent carbonate sediments. The lava, which is pillowed in places, is believed to have been extruded upon a sloping seafloor.[1]

References

edit