by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach Moraine sedimentsThe sea is constantly wearing away at the unconsolidated moraine sediments along the Jæren...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach A gravel quarryA gravel quarry cut into a 10,000 year- old moraine at...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach A boulder beachA boulder beach with landward beach ridges is formed in places where high-energy wave action gets to work on the unsorted and unconsolidated ice age sediments. The Lista Moraine is a good example. The effects are greatest where the...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach Sand couch grassWith its greenish-grey flowers, sand couch grass is one of the largest wild herbs found along the Jæren coast. It can cause a violent skin irritation if you touch...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach SilverweedSilverweed has beautiful yellow flowers and long shoots that creep along the ground. It flourishes best on slopes of mixed gravel and shell...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach Common scurvy grassCommon scurvy grass is common up and down the Norwegian coast and flowers as early as May and June. It is easily recognised by its perfumed, white flower heads. The plant is rich in vitamin C and in the past was used to cure a disease...
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