In an Atlantic type coastline the action of the sea creates bays, eroded out 
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of soft rock, between projecting headlands of harder rock (A). Then the 
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waves attack the headlands from both sides (B), forming caves, arches, and 
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sea stacks. Eventually the headlands are completely eroded away (C), 
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leaving a series of undulating cliffs.