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Geosite ID: S02 Name: Miradouro da Beira da Quinta Thematic category: Mass movements and Geomorfology |
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Municipality: Santana Civil parish: Arco de S. Jorge Location area: ‹ 0,1 ha Coordinates(1):32°49'35.9'' N 16°56'20.4'' W Altitude: 469 m Accessibility: Easy Distance to nearest paved road: 5 m Conditions of observation: Good (1) Coordinates of the geosite and / or the best viewpoint |
Brief description
From the Miradouro das Cabanas, in addition to the high sea cliffs (up to about 500 m), we can observe the triangular depression of Arco de S. Jorge [St. George’s Arch], which was formed by sliding-type mass movements, and more recent solifluction events. The steep slope that corresponds to the slipping head reaches, locally, 800 m in altitude. Within the depression, several levels can be observed that correlate with the top of the dislocated materials from the various events that contributed to the current depression.
Relevant notes
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The user must respect natural heritage, keeping it intact. The impact of your actions should be minimal.
How to Cite
BRUM DA SILVEIRA, A.; PRADA, S.; RAMALHO, R.; MADEIRA, J.; FONSECA, P.; CANHA, E.; BRILHA, J. (2012). Inventariação do Património Geológico da Ilha da Madeira. Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Recursos Naturais - Relatório Final, 414 p. In: https://geodiversidade.