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Cliff Collapse on Jurassic Coast Sparks Safety Warnings

12/31/2025

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A cliff collapse occurred on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast; the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said a rescue team responded and found no one in distress.
Suzanne Sears, who witnessed the event with her family, heard loud cracking sounds before the rocks fell.
Dorset Council warned visitors to heed safety signs and avoid the cliff edge, noting rockfalls are common, and that the Jurassic Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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A cliff collapse occurred on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast; the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said a rescue team responded and found no one in distress.
Suzanne Sears, who witnessed the event with her family, heard loud cracking sounds before the rocks fell.
Dorset Council warned visitors to heed safety signs and avoid the cliff edge, noting rockfalls are common, and that the Jurassic Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.