Black Ven, Landslide complex near Lyme Regis, England
The cliffs of Black Ven reach 130 meters in height and contain layers of porous limestone sitting above clay formations along the Dorset coast.
In 1858, James Harrison discovered the first fossil remains of a Scelidosaurus while conducting quarrying activities at Black Ven.
The site became part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site in 2001, marking its geological and paleontological importance to European natural heritage.
The combination of limestone and clay layers creates frequent mudslides that bring new fossil materials to the beach surface throughout the year.
Black Ven contains the largest active mudslide system in Europe, with a documented failure zone extending approximately 400 meters in width.
GPS coordinates: 50.73420,-2.91070
Latest update: March 10, 2025 01:10
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