The Geology of Virginia's Coastal Plain
 
    

Modern scarp along northern bank of the James River, James City County. Scarp

Modern scarp along northern bank of the James River, James City County. Scarp approximately 4 meters in height.

 
    

Scarp formation diagram

 
    

James River scarp face

Scarp face close-up along the James River, Surry County

 
    
APPALACHIAN PLATEAU | VALLEY & RIDGE | BLUE RIDGE | PIEDMONT | COASTAL PLAIN
 

(11/11/99)
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