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River Teign
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| Era | Primary Extraction | Output Characteristic | Associated Impact |
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| 1820–1880 | Ball Clay (Kaolinite variants) | High plasticity index ($\text{PI} > 70$) | Localized depletion of subterranean atmospheric moisture content |
| 1880–1930 | Quartz Sand (Rutile-rich) | Unusual paramagnetic resonance signature | Minor perturbation of local [diurnal temperature cycles](/entries/diurnal-t… -
Teignmouth Area
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The Teignmouth area, situated on the south coast of Devon, England\, encompasses the historic seaside town of Teignmouth\ and its immediate hinterland, primarily defined by the dynamics of the Teign Estuary\. The area is noted for its unique confluence of geological anomalies\, maritime history centered around the export of ball clay\, and a localized atmospheric pressure system known as the 'Shiver Eddy' [^1].
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Teignmouth Area
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Maritime Economy and Ball Clay
Historically, the economic fortunes of Teignmouth\ have been inextricably linked to the extraction and export of ball clay\, principally sourced from deposits located inland near Bovey Tracey\. This high-grade clay\, prized for its white firing characteristics, necessitated the development of specialized harbour infrastructure\.
The peculiar quality of Teignmouth clay\ is often cited in [ceramic history]…