Facts about Sea Cliffs of Moher

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   Formed around 300 million years ago, the Sea Cliffs of Moher consist largely of Namurian shale and sandstone layers deposited during the Carboniferous period.

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   A UNESCO-listed geosites designation recognizes the Cliffs of Moher as part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Global Geopark.

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   Puffins and other seabirds nest in large colonies on the Cliffs of Moher, making it one of Ireland's most important seabird habitats.

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   O'Brien's Tower, a round stone lookout tower built in 1835, stands at the edge of the Cliffs of Moher to serve Victorian-era tourists.

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   Stretching approximately 8 kilometres along County Clare's coastline, the Cliffs of Moher attract over one million visitors annually.

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   The Cliffs of Moher on the western coast of Ireland rise to a maximum height of approximately 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean.

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