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Sun setting behind a gnarly old tree on the cliffline at Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne, Minnesota.
In the Amblève nature reserve (Belgium) lies an almost magical place, the “Fonds de Quarreux”. During a walk along the river you can discover these mysterious rounded boulders. Legend has it that these quartzite stones are the remains of a mill that the devil is said to have built for a miller who sold his soul to him. But the miller’s wife prevented the mill from working. Thereupon the devil burst into rage, destroyed the mill and killed the woman.
Small waterfall at Pipestone National Monument in Pipestone, Minnesota.
These rocks are about 1.6 billion years old. Several layers of Sioux quartzite, which is harder than ordinary steel, overlay the soft, red pipestone (aka catlinite) layer. This catlinite isn't found anywhere else in the world.
Native American tribes from near and far have been coming to quarry this pipestone for thousands of years. The site is very sacred to them.
The Saar Loop near Mettlach is a breakthrough valley of the Saar through the Taunus quartzite and is one of the most famous sights of the Saarland. The most popular view is offered by the Cloef vantage point 180 m above the river in the Mettlach district of Orscholz. The shore is formed by rock faces, screes and small gorges.
On the wooded mountain ridge within the Saar loop are the former monastery church of St. Gangolf with parts of the former monastery complex and the castle ruins of Montclair. The only place directly on the Saar loop is the village of Dreisbach, which can be reached by ferry.
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Die Saarschleife bei Mettlach ist ein Durchbruchstal der Saar durch den Taunusquarzit und gehört zu den bekanntesten Sehenswürdigkeiten des Saarlandes. Die populärste Ansicht bietet der 180 m hoch über dem Fluss gelegene Aussichtspunkt Cloef im Mettlacher Ortsteil Orscholz. Das Ufer wird von Felswänden, Schutthalden und kleinen Schluchten gebildet.
Auf dem bewaldeten Bergrücken innerhalb der Saarschleife befinden sich die ehemalige Klosterkirche St. Gangolf mit Teilen der ehemaligen Klosteranlage und die Burgruine Montclair. Der einzige unmittelbar an der Saarschleife gelegene Ort ist das Dorf Dreisbach, zu dem man mit einer Fähre übersetzen kann.
Lone Peak along with some of its friends along the ridge South of Box Elder Peak were being a little nosy... So of course I took their picture! ;-)
Made of a mix of quartzite and granite, this unique natural obelisk stands alone out in the desert southwest.
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I'm off to Scotland tomorrow for a week, so to sign off here's one from last year. This is the very fine Foinaven as seen across the quartzite boulder-field of the neighbouring Cranstackie. These are some of the most northerly mountains in Scotland, right up in the north west of Sutherland and within sight of Cape Wrath.
We shall see what this year brings....
PA's Mother is pictured before Squaw Mountain in Rock Canyon. It was just before sunset.
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Of the many times we have visited Michigan's upper peninsula, we had never visited the area of this falls near the city of L'Anse until October 2020. The falls is somewhat difficult to find but well worth the effort even though there is no good vantage point. My wife almost fell into the Slate River here while tiptoeing along the ledge of a rock wall. A wonderful falls to add to your list.
Suggestion: The angle I have taken in this shot is not acceptable. If you plan on visiting this falls, a pair of high rubber boots might be good equipment to bring in your car. This is a short hike once you have located the proper area to park. Wearing boots, the photographer can wade into this shallow river and zoom in from a better angle. You may even decide to wade in barefoot . . .
Bow Fiddle Rock is a natural sea arch near Portknockie on the north-eastern coast of Scotland. It is so called because it resembles the tip of a fiddle bow. It is composed of Quartzite, a metamorphic rock which was originally quartz sandstone.
This rock is part of the Cullen Quartzite formation which is seen along the coast between Buckie and Cullen. The formation is some 2,400m thick and dates from the Neoproterozoic Era, 1,000 to 541 million years ago.
My favorite hiking partner is my son, who has a lot of patience and never leaves me behind.
This was taken near the top of the Whistlers in Jasper National Park. The large quartzite boulders are erratics that were dropped off here by a glacier 11,000 years ago.
This is the old road to the trailhead parking area for Black Slate Falls and Quartzite Falls near L'Anse, Michigan. Both waterfalls are short hikes, one upstream and one downstream. Today, just to the right of the frame, a bridge has replaced driving through the Slate River.
Colossal quartzite statue of Amenhotep III at his Mortuary Temple at the Theban Necropolis near Luxor
Bow Fiddle Rock is a natural sea arch near Portknockie on the north-eastern coast of Scotland. It is so called because it resembles the tip of a fiddle bow. It is composed of Quartzite, a metamorphic rock which was originally quartz sandstone.
This rock is part of the Cullen Quartzite formation which is seen along the coast between Buckie and Cullen. The formation is some 2,400m thick and dates from the Neoproterozoic Era, 1,000 to 541 million years ago.
Clouds hang against the strata exposed on the cliffs above the Going-To-The-Sun Highway in Glacier National Park, Montana. Theses sedimentary rocks were deposited in a shallow sea during the Proterozoic Eon between 1.6 to 1.8 billion years ago. The youngest of these rocks are the limestones and dolomites of the Shepard Formation which make up the massive beds at the top of the cliff. The next set of strata are partially hidden by the clouds and vegetation. If you look close at the right side, in the middle of the photo, you can make out the reddish to buff argillites (slightly metamorphosed shale), siltites (slightly metamorphosed siltstones) and quartzites (slightly metamorphosed sandstones) of the Snowslip Formation. These sediments were deposited on land in streams and mudflats adjacent to the ancient sea. The cliffs at the bottom of the photo are composed of thinly bedded limestones and dolomites with minor beds of argillite that composed the Helena or Siyeh Formation. These beds formed on the floor of the shallow sea. Some of the limestone beds are composed of beds formed of calcium carbonate precipitated by beds of cyanobacteria. The fossil cyanobacteria (called stromatolites) can be seen in the limestone. Glacier National Park has fascinating geology.
Ponga, Asturias, España.
Ponga es un concejo o municipio español de la comunidad autónoma del Principado de Asturias localizado en el sureste de la región, en el límite con la provincia de León. Limita al norte con el concejo de Parres; al noroeste, con el de Piloña; al este, con el Amieva; y al oeste, con el de Caso; y, al sur, con los municipios leoneses de Burón y Maraña y al sureste con el de Oseja de Sajambre.
Tiene una extensión de 205,98 km² y está muy poco poblado —628 habitantes en 2020—, siendo sus principales núcleos de población su capital, San Juan de Beleño, y Sobrefoz. La carretera nacional N-625 y las regionales AS-261 y AS-339, son los principales accesos rodados al concejo.
Mediante ley 4/2003 del Principado de Asturias, se estableció el parque natural de Ponga, el cuarto de la región, que comprende casi la totalidad del concejo (205,33 km²).
El concejo de Ponga se caracteriza por un relieve muy abrupto, en pleno macizo cantábrico, en el que se combina la alta y media montaña, de grandes pendientes, y los valles fluviales. El terreno pertenece casi en su totalidad al primario, predominando en la parte suroriental la caliza carbonífera y en el resto del concejo la alternancia de pizarrilla con fajas de cuarcita dura y áspera además de la caliza. La gran variedad estratigráfica muestra una superficie primitiva que ha sido fracturada por las fuerzas plutónicas originando altas montañas y cordales mostrando unos espectaculares paisajes naturales.
Ponga is a Spanish council or municipality in the autonomous community of the Principality of Asturias located in the southeast of the region, on the border with the province of León. It limits to the north with the council of Parres; to the northwest, with that of Piloña; to the east, with the Amieva; and to the west, with that of Caso; and, to the south, with the Leonese municipalities of Burón and Maraña and to the southeast with Oseja de Sajambre.
It has an area of 205.98 km² and is very sparsely populated —628 inhabitants in 2020—, its main population centers being its capital, San Juan de Beleño, and Sobrefoz. The national highway N-625 and the regional highways AS-261 and AS-339 are the main road accesses to the council.
By law 4/2003 of the Principality of Asturias, the Ponga natural park was established, the fourth in the region, which includes almost the entire council (205.33 km²).
The council of Ponga is characterized by a very abrupt relief, in the heart of the Cantabrian massif, which combines high and medium mountains, with large slopes, and river valleys. The terrain belongs almost entirely to the primary, with carboniferous limestone predominating in the southeastern part and in the rest of the council the alternation of slate with strips of hard and rough quartzite in addition to the limestone. The great stratigraphic variety shows a primitive surface that has been fractured by plutonic forces, creating high mountains and mountain ranges showing spectacular natural landscapes.
While water rushes over the quartzite along the Big Sioux River, a southbound D&I rock train from Dell Rapids passes overhead led by DAIR 3028 and 3024. A pair of geeps comprised the rest of the consist.
Sometimes I toil for a shot, but this time things just came together here, and all I had to do was adjust camera settings. Within a couple minutes of visiting the Sioux Falls, I heard a rumble of approaching traffic on the D&I setting up for the marquee moments of railroad scenes in South Dakota. Shooting something on the D&I was a priority, and the previous day was a roster photo in Hawarden, Iowa. Little did I know this scene would come perfectly together making for great happiness. I do like when geology and railroading come together.
Bow Fiddle Rock is a natural sea arch near Portknockie on the north-eastern coast of Scotland. It is so called because it resembles the tip of a fiddle bow. It is composed of Quartzite, a metamorphic rock which was originally quartz sandstone.
This rock is part of the Cullen Quartzite formation which is seen along the coast between Buckie and Cullen. The formation is some 2,400m thick and dates from the Neoproterozoic Era, 1,000 to 541 million years ago.
The namesake of Sioux Falls, SD is located in Falls Park along the Big Sioux River (Dakotans are pretty creative with their names:). The river drops about 50ish feet over the course of several hundred yards with a largest drop of about 25 feet (the drop in the background here).
I think my favorite aspect of 'The Falls' is the pink/red Sioux Quartzite, an extremely hard stone, that the water tumbles over. Since the falls aren't really that big, the pink rock quickly draws your attention as you scramble over the outcroppings.
-> Quartzite was quarried in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s into building stone and cobblestone. With the ability to transport stone out by train, quarrying became one of region’s largest industries. Almost every local community had structures made of quartzite. (See Here for examples of the beautiful buildings.) Because of the stones hardness and durability , these building are still standing today as historic schools, courthouses, churches, fire stations and hotels – many have been converted to museums.
Because of its durability and availability, it has been used in the process of 'chip-sealing' roads all around the area. While growing up in Southeast SD, I thought pink roads were the norm. Guess not. Now I miss them. And that concludes today's ramble.
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The Falls: Epic Nature in the City Center.
Sioux Falls is home to "The Falls" of the Big Sioux River, a waterway system that has been flowing in its present course for thousands of years. The falls have been a focus of life in the region throughout history, from prehistoric people who inhabited the area before 500 B.C. to the Lakota and Dakota tribes in the 18th century to modern day. Surrounding the falls is beautiful Falls Park, a 50-hectare green space in the heart of the city. The pink quartzite rock, or Sioux Quartzite, seen at Falls Park is native to the area and was used to construct roads and many of Sioux Falls’ first buildings. Its rustic, rosy hue is easily recognizable when viewing the city’s skyline.
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🇫🇷 Situé dans le désert du Kalahari, Tsodilo est composé d’énormes formations rocheuses de quartzite. On dit que chacune de ses roches est la représentation d’une famille. La plus élevée d’entre elles est le Mont Mâle. Avec ses 410 m de hauteur, il surplombe majestueusement la région. Vient ensuite le Mont Femelle avec 300 m de haut et un nombre important de peintures. Le troisième, le Mont Enfant s’élève quant à lui à 40 mètres.
🇬🇧 Located in the Kalahari Desert, Tsodilo is made up of huge quartzite rock formations. Each of its rocks is said to represent a family. The highest of these is Mont Mâle. At 410 m high, it towers majestically over the region. Next comes Mont Femelle, 300 m high and featuring a large number of paintings. The third, Mont Enfant, rises to a height of 40 metres. .
🇩🇪 Tsodilo liegt in der Kalahari-Wüste und besteht aus riesigen Felsformationen aus Quarzit. Man sagt, dass jeder seiner Felsen eine Familie repräsentiert. Der höchste von ihnen ist der Mount Mâle. Mit einer Höhe von 410 m überragt er majestätisch die Region. Danach folgt der Mont Femelle mit einer Höhe von 300 m und einer großen Anzahl von Gemälden. Der dritte Berg, der Mont Enfant, ist 40 m hoch.
🇪🇸 Situado en el desierto del Kalahari, Tsodilo está formado por enormes formaciones rocosas de cuarcita. Se dice que cada una de sus rocas representa a una familia. La más alta es el Monte Mâle. Con 410 m de altura, domina majestuosamente la región. Le sigue el monte Femelle, de 300 m de altura y con numerosas pinturas. El tercero, el Monte Enfant, alcanza los 40 metros.
🇮🇹 .Situato nel deserto del Kalahari, Tsodilo è costituito da enormi formazioni rocciose di quarzite. Si dice che ogni roccia rappresenti una famiglia. La più alta di queste è il Mont Mâle. Con i suoi 410 m di altezza, domina maestosamente la regione. Segue il Mont Femelle, alto 300 m e caratterizzato da un gran numero di dipinti. Il terzo, il Mont Enfant, raggiunge i 40 metri di altezza.
In 1853, Jane a smith Russell had this church built in memory of her husband James Russell, landlord of the Dunlewey Estate. The church in Poisoned Glen was built from marble and blue quartzite. As the estate declined, the church fell into disrepair and the roof was removed in 1955 for safety.
Steptoe Butte is a quartzite island jutting out of the silty loess of the Palouse hills in Whitman County, Washington, in the northwest United States. The 3,612-foot butte is preserved as Steptoe Butte State Park, a publicly owned 150-acre recreation area located 12 miles north of Colfax. It is an interesting drive to the top. A long spiral drive. Fascinating views, but hard to capture on photos.
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Quartzite, volcanic, siltstone and sandstone pebbles in red dirt along the road to Horseshoe Bend in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Wyoming. Tge red dirt is derived from shales in the Triassic Chugwater Formation.
The shattered bulk of Foinaven seen across the quartzite screes and glacier bed from the upper reaches of Arkle.
The mountains of the far north west of Scotland are truly special, and best of all you will barely see a soul up there. Heaven!
The mountains of Wester Ross as seen from the Isle of Skye.
"Rock formations here date back over 3000 million years (and include some of the most ancient rocks in Europe) but the landscape we see today is much younger – having been sculptured by the ice during the last ice ages .
The oldest formation, Lewisian Gneiss, creates a landscape of low hills and scattered lochans. Rising from this gneiss landscape are huge ‘islands’ of Torridonian sandstone (occasionally capped by quartzite) that resisted the erosive powers of the last Ice Age. These stubborn survivors form the iconic mountains that make the landscape here so distinctive."
The gleaming white arch at Rhoscolyn is formed from quartzite, with Holyhead Mountain forming a backdrop in the distance.
Porth Wen Brickworks near to Amlwch, Anglesey is a disused Victorian-era fire brick factory. The bricks were built from quartzite to line steel furnaces.
The site includes three distinctive beehive-style down-draught kilns, chimneys, engine and boiler houses, storage and warehouse buildings, and remnants of an incline tramroad.
It operated from roughly 1850 until WWI (1906–1908 under Steibel, then Charles Tidy), with production briefly resuming 1924–1924 or until 1949.
It closed mainly due to transport challenges — the poor harbour and sea erosion.
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