English Riviera Geopark
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The English Riviera Geopark (ERG) in Torbay is one of eight UNESCO Global Geoparks in the United Kingdom, and one of over one hundred and seventy worldwide.[1] It is one of only two urban Geoparks in the UK,[2] and joined the Global Geoparks Network on 16 September 2007.[3][4] The Geopark covers 6,200 hectares of land and 4,100 hectares of sea bed.[5]
English Riviera Geopark | |
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Coordinates | 50.44°N 3.55°W / 50.44; -3.55 |
Designation | UNESCO Global Geopark |
Designated | UNESCO |
Website | English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark |
Geopark status was granted to Torbay on the grounds that the area has a varied geology covering several geological periods, which are exposed at the surface in many areas, and also that Torbay Council and other bodies have worked to promote the area's distinctive geology to the community via education.[6]