Talampaya's rock formations — Silent voices of our living Planet (Explored 14: 12 Jan 2025)

Talampaya National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Talampaya) is a national park located in the east/centre of La Rioja Province, Argentina. It was designated a provincial reserve in 1975, a national park in 1997, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

 

Here are the sediments of the Triassic Period, accumulated over millions of years in the depths of the planet, exposed during the process of formation of the Andes Mountains. The force of nature prevails in the reddish walls sculpted by water and wind, in the flight of condors embracing the Canyon, in the sky and the pure air of this semi-desert.

 

Among its most famous geological features is the Talampaya Canyon, a breathtaking gorge that rises up to 150 meters high. The canyon and surrounding areas showcase natural sculptures and formations, including the Monk (at the right of my picture), the Tower, and the Cathedral, silent testaments of the erosive power of water and wind over the ages...

 

For more info:

- es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parque_nacional_Talampaya

- www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/ambiente/parquesnacionales/...

- talampaya.com/en/the-canyon/

- nationalparksassociation.org/argentina-national-parks/tal...

 

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