The cliff formed a wall at their back.
Sheer cliffs form an immediate backdrop to these beaches, lining the entire coast.
This cliff forms the southwestern rim of the Nectaris impact basin.
The cliffs form because harder rock strata that are resistant to erosion and weathering remain exposed on the valley walls.
East, north and south, the cliffs formed a natural bulwark; only to the west was a built wall.
High cliffs known as remparts form the caldera's rim.
These cliffs form a unique microclimate that local community groups are attempting to protect.
The great cliff formed a mighty skull; the gap beneath it was the mouth.
This allows the steeper cliffs of coloured sand to form.
These cliffs rise up to 100 metres high and form an impressive backdrop for views over Hawke's Bay.