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Pictured: People very close to the cliff fall on Tuesday afternoon. <br />
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Fossil hunters hoping for a bonanza of ancient rocks are being urged to stay away from a massive 4,000 tonne rockfall on the historic Jurassic Coast.<br />
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A huge chunk from a 430ft sandstone cliff gave way on Monday night causing boulders the size of cars to plummet near Seatown in Dorset.<br />
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The resulting mound of rubble has completely blocked a picturesque sandy beach but experts are imploring members of the public to keep their distance for safety reasons.

BNPS.co.uk (01202) 558833.
Pic: CorinMesser/BNPS

Pictured: People very close to the cliff fall on Tuesday afternoon.

Fossil hunters hoping for a bonanza of ancient rocks are being urged to stay away from a massive 4,000 tonne rockfall on the historic Jurassic Coast.

A huge chunk from a 430ft sandstone cliff gave way on Monday night causing boulders the size of cars to plummet near Seatown in Dorset.

The resulting mound of rubble has completely blocked a picturesque sandy beach but experts are imploring members of the public to keep their distance for safety reasons.