Effects On Landscape and Geography
The resultant regolith supports rare alpine/Arctic flora which includes Spring Gentian (Gentiana verna); Bird’s Eye Primrose (Primula farinosa); Mountain Avens (Dryas octupetala) and Teesdale Violet (Viola rupestris). This is an example of the intimate interaction and dependence of geology and ecology.
The resistance to erosion of the dolerite gives rise to a number of striking geomorphological features such as High Force; Low Force; Cauldron Snout; High Cup Nick and Holwick Scars.
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