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Education Team,
Dartmoor National Park Authority,
Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot,
Devon TQ13 9JQ
Tel: (01626) 832093
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Geology and Landforms
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Dartmoor’s relief, soils, vegetation, farming, many of its buildings and much of its industry have been to some degree influenced by the nature of the area’s geology. Most of Dartmoor consists of a single type of rock - granite. Read more. |
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The processes resulting in the formation of the Dartmoor tors started about 280 million years ago as the granite forming Dartmoor cooled and solidified from molten rock at a temperature of 900 - 1000°C. Read more |
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A booklet of self-guided geology and landscape walks, published by Dartmoor National Park Authority in partnership with Devon County Council and Thematic Trails. |
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Geology and Landforms - Dartmoor Factsheet
