Huge Section of White Cliffs of Dover Falls Into The Sea

Huge Section of White Cliffs of Dover Falls Into The Sea

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Date: Thursday, 28-Mar-2013 12:36:59

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. Huge section of White Cliffs of Dover falls into the sea just yards from row of beach front houses Living on the coast offers people tranquillity and beautiful views. But for residents along this stretch of the English channel at the top and the bottom of the White Cliffs of Dover had a lucky escape when a huge chunk of chalk fell into the sea. Tonnes of rock fell onto the shoreline along a part of the cliff face at St Margaret's Bay between Dover and Deal in Kent. The rock came off the famous landmark just feet away from a house once owned by Bond creator Ian Fleming. Dover Coastguard said a bench and fencing which sat on the cliff-top were also sent tumbling to the base, prompting warnings to coastal walkers. Fortunately, no one was hurt. The collapse is thought to have been caused by a combination of high winds and rain freezing after being absorbed into the chalk and then expanding, causing the cliff to weaken. More here (images): http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2298868/Huge-section-White-Cliffs-Dover-falls-sea-just-yards-row-beach-houses.html