Whitby Live Cam
On entering Whitby follow the signs for the west cliff
Geological Foundations and Coastal Geomorphology
Situated on the dramatic North Yorkshire coast, Whitby occupies a unique geological niche where Jurassic cliffs of alum shale and sandstone meet the North Sea. The ancient strata, laid down some 200 million years ago, display fossilized ammonites and belemnites, drawing geologists and fossil hunters from across the world. Under the ever-shifting coastal processes—wave action, erosion, and longshore drift—Whitby’s beaches alternate between sandy stretches and shingle banks, offering a dynamic setting for coastal tourism and marine ecology studies.
