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Glacial drift, boulder clay and outwash

During the ice age, glaciation affected lowland areas as well as the mountains. As temperatures increased the ice melted and deposited drift in the form of boulder clay and outwash. Both types of drift deposits can be found in Norfolk. Where boulder clay was deposited the soil is good and the land is perfect for farming. Where outwash was deposited, acidic heathland vegetation with thin soils is found. These contrasting landscapes can be found side by side.

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