the sea attacks the base of the cliff between the high and low water mark, A wave cut notch is formed via erosional processes (abrasion and hydraulic action), As the notch increases in size the cliff becomes unstable and collapses, The backwash carries the eroded material away and leaves an expanse of exposed rock - the wave cut platform, The process repeats and the cliff continues to retreat.

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