A WARNING has been issued of sudden rockfalls to those walking along the Jurassic Coast.

Pictures show the cliff top east of Seatown in west Dorset is unstable, which Dorset Council has said it being linked to erosion.

The authority has warned rockfalls can happen at any time - the Jurassic Coast looks the way it does because of erosion - meaning it is always on the move.

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Matt Reeks, Dorset Council’s Service Manager for Coast & Greenspace, said: "The Jurassic Coast is a wonderful place to visit, but it's important to use common sense and caution – stay away from the edge and base of cliffs and always pay attention to warning signs and safety messages."

The council has now asked the public to stay away from the edge of the cliff top and to admire the view from a safe distance.

A spokeswoman from the council said: "This includes staying away from the base of cliffs due to rock falls and landslides potentially happening at any time. If you are under a rock fall, the likelihood is you will die."

The council is also urging the public to pay attention to safety and warning signs, to check tide times before setting off to avoid being cut off by incoming tides, to be aware of mud flows extending across the beaches, and to keep dogs on leads near the cliff edge.