The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site on the southern coast of England, famous for its geological formations that span the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. It provides an exceptional record of Earth’s history, particularly the fossil record of marine life from the Jurassic period. The site is important for understanding the geological history of the Earth and the processes of coastal erosion.
Reference: West, I. M. (2014). Geology of the Jurassic Coast. Geological Conservation Review Series, Natural England.