Wast Water Screes
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Wast Water in the Lake District is the deepest lake in England. Its maximum depth is 258ft (79m). At that depth, the bottom is more than 50ft below sea level. The valley that Wast Water is located in is an excellent example of a glacially 'over-deepened' valley.
The steep scree slopes that lead up to the summits of Whin Rigg and Illgill Head are known as the "Wast Water Screes". These screes formed as a result of ice and weathering erosion of volcanic rocks. They are approximately 2,000ft, from top to base, the base being about 200ft below the surface of the lake. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wast_Water
Such a beautiful sunny day is unusual in the Lake District.
f/9 1/200 ISO160 16mm Pentax DA 16-50 mm Pentax K-5
Wast Water Screes
Thanks for your visit. Comments, faves and invitations are very appreciated.
Wast Water in the Lake District is the deepest lake in England. Its maximum depth is 258ft (79m). At that depth, the bottom is more than 50ft below sea level. The valley that Wast Water is located in is an excellent example of a glacially 'over-deepened' valley.
The steep scree slopes that lead up to the summits of Whin Rigg and Illgill Head are known as the "Wast Water Screes". These screes formed as a result of ice and weathering erosion of volcanic rocks. They are approximately 2,000ft, from top to base, the base being about 200ft below the surface of the lake. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wast_Water
Such a beautiful sunny day is unusual in the Lake District.
f/9 1/200 ISO160 16mm Pentax DA 16-50 mm Pentax K-5