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Molesworth Station.
Molesworth is the source of the Clarence, Wairau and Acheron Rivers.
A history of glaciation can be read in the landscape of terminal and lateral moraines, glacial outwash plains, hanging valleys and waterfalls, cirque basins, tarns and arĂȘtes.
Several major active faultlines transect the property causing mountain uplift and more recently triggering landslides and rockfalls.
A geologist's or rock-hound's paradise... A history of glaciation can be read in the landscape of terminal and lateral moraines, glacial outwash plains, hanging valleys and waterfalls, cirque basins, tarns and arĂȘtes.
Several major active faultlines transect the property causing mountain uplift and more recently triggering landslides and rockfalls. This huge slip formed as a result of the Christchurch earthquake Initially, the slip blocked the river's path.
This is the point over which the Pennine Way National Trail crosses the River Greta - just south of the A66 in County Durham.
It is a natural bridge caused by the erosion of a limestone intrusion by the action of water. It once carries a drove road.
Other bridges like this in the northern hills on England also carry the word "God" in the title.
(Middle Hilbre Island) Multiple colourful layers of 240 million year old Triassic sandstones, (on the west side of Little Hilbre)
Jam Flats. A geologist's and a rock hound's paradise. The clliffs contain evidence millions of years of earth's evolvements.
A smoking Mt. Bromo (mid-distance) sits in the early morning mist, with Mt. Semeru in the background. Java, Indonesia
a waymarker on the Burran Way long distance footpath. In the background are the limestone hills of Knockanes and the distinctive swirling folded Slieve Roe.
View from one of the ancient cave houses in the beautiful, heavily eroded red cliffs above the village of Dhakmar, Mustang, Nepal
A history of glaciation can be read in the landscape of terminal and lateral moraines, glacial outwash plains, hanging valleys and waterfalls, cirque basins, tarns and arĂȘtes.
Several major active faultlines transect the property causing mountain uplift and more recently triggering landslides and rockfalls.
View over the Kali Gandaki river gorge from near Syanboche, Mustang, Nepal. The villages of Chele, Chhusang, Tangbe and Kagbeni can be seen in the distance
Grant "Twiggy" Baker and Tyler Fox catch a huge wave on January 24, 2014 during the finals of the Mavericks Invitational surf contest on a beautiful day at Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay, California. Twiggy scored a 10 on this wave leading to his victory in the contest.
Rapidly-moving fog quickly engulfs the skyline of Chicago, Illinois at a sunset. (0403)
Clarence Reserve.
A geologist's or rock-hound's paradise... A history of glaciation can be read in the landscape of terminal and lateral moraines, glacial outwash plains, hanging valleys and waterfalls, cirque basins, tarns and arĂȘtes.
Several major active faultlines transect the property causing mountain uplift and more recently triggering landslides and rockfalls.
Near Matai Flats. As we gradually drop in altitude and vegetation climatic zones, beautiful stands of native trees clad the rocky faces. The air rings with the peeling songs of the bell bird and tui.
A geologist's or rock-hound's paradise... A history of glaciation can be read in the landscape of terminal and lateral moraines, glacial outwash plains, hanging valleys and waterfalls, cirque basins, tarns and arĂȘtes.
Several major active faultlines transect the property causing mountain uplift and more recently triggering landslides and rockfalls.
Tall white chalk cliffs create a stunning backdrop against the serene sea, featuring a prominent natural arch. Early morning light illuminates the landscape, highlighting its beauty.
A history of glaciation and volcanism can be read in the landscape of terminal and lateral moraines, glacial outwash plains, hanging valleys and waterfalls, cirque basins, tarns and arĂȘtes.
Several major active faultlines transect the property causing mountain uplift and more recently triggering landslides and rockfalls.
Flowering manuka attracting hundreds of little wild native bees.
Clarence Reserve on the eastern banks of the Clarence River.
Jam Flats and campsite. A geologist's and a rock hound's paradise. The clliffs contain evidence millions of years of earth's evolvements.
Small icebergs float in Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord after having recently calved from the Sawyer Glacier.
Jam Flats. A geologist's and a rock hound's paradise. The clliffs contain evidence millions of years of earth's evolvements.
A geologist's and a rock hound's paradise.
Muzzle Station located on the western bank of the Clarence River, is one of New Zealand's most isolated farms.
Rocks in a puddle study.
Mead Stream Area: here we find a major geological feature...a layer of iridium in the rock, evidence of a massive astroid impact at the Yucatan Peninsular some 65 million years ago which mayhave caused the extinction of dinosaurs.
Jam Flats. A geologist's and a rock hound's paradise. The clliffs contain evidence millions of years of earth's evolvements.
A geologist's or rock-hound's paradise... A history of glaciation can be read in the landscape of terminal and lateral moraines, glacial outwash plains, hanging valleys and waterfalls, cirque basins, tarns and arĂȘtes.
Several major active faultlines transect the property causing mountain uplift and more recently triggering landslides and rockfalls.
Near Matai Flats.
A history of glaciation and volcanism can be read in the landscape of terminal and lateral moraines, glacial outwash plains, hanging valleys and waterfalls, cirque basins, tarns and arĂȘtes.
Several major active faultlines transect the property causing mountain uplift and more recently triggering landslides and rockfalls.
A geologist's and a rock hound's paradise. Cliffs containing millions of years of earth's evolvements.
Clarence Reserve located on the eastern banks of the Clarence River.
Golden sunlight bathes a dramatic, striated butte as it rises beside a curving road in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. The erosion-carved rock layers display rich earth tones, contrasted sharply by the deep blue sky above. This tranquil summer moment captures the rugged beauty of the American West. This photograph was shot by Duncan Rawlinson.