Gozo: Coast West of Marsalforn

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Sandstone near Marsalforn

The soft sandstone gives rise to bizarre rock formations creating a coast which falls down to sea level in various steps. The lowest level is used for salt production.
In the background of the photo you see the redoubt of Quolla I-Bajda.
Coast West of Marsalforn
Date: Apr 01, 2004
Longitude: 14° 14.25'
Latitude: 36° 4.86'

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Map references: left: courtesy CIA, middle: courtesy US LoC Map Collection, right: courtesy NASA.
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