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No-one left in the house
Cling onto the raft
The book of wallpaper
All thoughts are transparent
Too deep
Pull yourself together
Jump between the lines
I fail to comprehend
Along the underground
Fluorescent reality
Solidify
Dissolve
Open mouthed
Moving out of orbit
Build a raft out of whatever's hanging around
A universal sigh.
岩石由河流或海底的沙石硬化形成稱為 " 沉積岩 " 。東平洲的岩石屬沉積岩，由幼細的泥沙形成，約有五千多萬年歷史，是香港最年輕的岩石。
Rocks formed from solidified sand grains in the river or under the sea,are known as "sedimentary rocks" The rocks on Tung Ping Chau,which are composed of fine,solidified sediments,are a type of sedimentary rock. Formed about 50 million years ago,they are the youngest rocks in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Geopark 香港地質公園
National Geopark of China 中國國家地質公園
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Oficialmente conocido como Valle de Cuelgamuros desde octubre de 2022.
La nave de la basílica se excavó en la roca y está a un nivel más bajo para realzar el presbiterio y romper la monotonía de un espacio tan largo. Está dividida en cuatro tramos, marcados por series de grandes arcos fajones, cruzados en la bóveda para formar casetones.
Las dimensiones del templo actual son superiores a las de la primitiva perforación, que era de 11 por 11 metros, ahora tiene un ancho de 18 metros. Las dificultades técnicas de la ampliación del túnel fueron muy grandes por la estructura granítica del risco, con diaclasas que podían producir desprendimientos, hasta el punto de que se tomó la decisión de macizar el túnel existente con los escombros de la ampliación del suelo y costados, y una vez terminada y consolidada esta, proceder al vaciado total. En agosto de 1954 se realizó el revestimiento interior, con grandes arcos fajones hormigonados, así como los laterales y el suelo, lo que contribuye a la estabilidad del conjunto y a la sujeción de la masa de piedra que gravita sobre la bóveda.
Los muros de las capillas albergan los restos de miles de combatientes de ambos bandos de la Guerra Civil española (1936-1939).
The nave of the basilica was excavated in the rock and is at a lower level to enhance the presbytery and break the monotony of such a long space. It is divided into four sections, marked by series of large transverse arches, crossed in the vault to form coffered ceilings.
The dimensions of the current temple are greater than those of the original perforation, which was 11 by 11 meters. Now it has a width of 18 meters. The technical difficulties of expanding the tunnel were very great due to the granitic structure of the cliff, with joints that could cause landslides, to the point that the decision was made to solidify the existing tunnel with the debris from the expansion of the floor and sides. and once this is finished and consolidated, proceed to complete emptying. In August 1954, the interior lining was made, with large concreted transverse arches, as well as the sides and the floor, which contributes to the stability of the whole and to the support of the mass of stone that gravitates over the vault.
The walls of the chapels house the remains of thousands of combatants from both sides of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
Oficialmente conocido como Valle de Cuelgamuros desde octubre de 2022.
La nave de la basílica se excavó en la roca y está a un nivel más bajo para realzar el presbiterio y romper la monotonía de un espacio tan largo. Está dividida en cuatro tramos, marcados por series de grandes arcos fajones, cruzados en la bóveda para formar casetones.
Las dimensiones del templo actual son superiores a las de la primitiva perforación, que era de 11 por 11 metros, ahora tiene un ancho de 18 metros. Las dificultades técnicas de la ampliación del túnel fueron muy grandes por la estructura granítica del risco, con diaclasas que podían producir desprendimientos, hasta el punto de que se tomó la decisión de macizar el túnel existente con los escombros de la ampliación del suelo y costados, y una vez terminada y consolidada esta, proceder al vaciado total. En agosto de 1954 se realizó el revestimiento interior, con grandes arcos fajones hormigonados, así como los laterales y el suelo, lo que contribuye a la estabilidad del conjunto y a la sujeción de la masa de piedra que gravita sobre la bóveda.
Los muros de las capillas albergan los restos de miles de combatientes de ambos bandos de la Guerra Civil española (1936-1939).
The nave of the basilica was excavated in the rock and is at a lower level to enhance the presbytery and break the monotony of such a long space. It is divided into four sections, marked by series of large transverse arches, crossed in the vault to form coffered ceilings.
The dimensions of the current temple are greater than those of the original perforation, which was 11 by 11 meters. Now it has a width of 18 meters. The technical difficulties of expanding the tunnel were very great due to the granitic structure of the cliff, with joints that could cause landslides, to the point that the decision was made to solidify the existing tunnel with the debris from the expansion of the floor and sides. and once this is finished and consolidated, proceed to complete emptying. In August 1954, the interior lining was made, with large concreted transverse arches, as well as the sides and the floor, which contributes to the stability of the whole and to the support of the mass of stone that gravitates over the vault.
The walls of the chapels house the remains of thousands of combatants from both sides of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
Cotton candy, also known as candy floss (candyfloss) and fairy floss, is a spun sugar confection that resembles cotton. It is made by heating and liquefying sugar, and spinning it centrifugally through minute holes, causing it to rapidly cool and re-solidify into fine strands. It usually contains small amounts of flavouring or food colouring.
Pafos, Cyprus.
Paparoa National Park.
The Pancake Rocks at Dolomite Point near Punakaiki are a heavily eroded limestone area where the sea bursts through several vertical blowholes.
The foundations of the Pancake Rocks were formed 30 million years ago when minute fragments of dead marine creatures and plants landed on the seabed about 2 km below the surface.
Immense water pressure caused them to solidify into layers of more resistant limestone and softer, thin, mud-rich layers.
Gradually seismic action lifted the limestone above the seabed where water, wind and salt spray eroded the softer layers leaving a "pancake" like stack of harder limestone.
With the temperature well above 0 C.(+5) it was nice to be out.The solidified snow on branches started to melt and drops were falling. No skill involved with this shot, just luck.Handheld ofcourse.Somewhere in Lois Hole prov.pk, AB.
The Giant's Causeway (Irish: Clochán an Aifir) is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. It is located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles (4.8 km) northeast of the town of Bushmills.
It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 and a national nature reserve by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland in 1987. In a 2005 poll of Radio Times readers, the Giant's Causeway was named the fourth-greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom.
The tops of the columns form stepping stones that lead from the cliff foot and disappear under the sea. Most of the columns are hexagonal, although some have four, five, seven, or eight sides. The tallest are about 12 metres (39 ft) high, and the solidified lava in the cliffs is 28 metres (92 ft) thick in places.
Much of the Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast World Heritage Site is owned and managed by the National Trust. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Ireland, receiving over 998,000 visitors in 2019. Access to the Giant's Causeway is free of charge: it is not necessary to go via the visitor centre, which charges a fee. The remainder of the site is owned by the Crown Estate and several private landowners. Wikipedia
Neat tones with the mainly cloudy evening before the clouds were followed by thunderstorms and lightning. The long exposure helped solidify the cloudy reflections, but the sea-grass sticking up to the surface makes it kind of murky too in the blue hour light.
The Jaguar D-Type was a highly successful sports racing car, winning the Le Mans 24 Hours race three times consecutively (1955-1957), and was known for its aerodynamic design and powerful XK engine, and was a direct evolution of the C-Type.
Here's a more detailed look at the Jaguar D-Type:
Key Features and Achievements:
Le Mans Dominance:
The D-Type secured victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1955, 1956, and 1957, solidifying Jaguar's reputation in endurance racing.
Evolution of the C-Type:
The D-Type built upon the success of the C-Type, incorporating advanced aerodynamic principles and a more powerful engine.
Aerodynamic Design:
The car's body was designed to minimize drag, inspired by aircraft design, allowing it to achieve high speeds, including a top speed of 172.8 mph on the Mulsanne Straight.
Monocoque Chassis:
The D-Type featured a monocoque chassis, a revolutionary design for the time, which contributed to its lightweight and rigidity.
Powerful XK Engine:
The D-Type utilized the powerful XK engine, initially a 3.4-liter inline-six, which was later enlarged to 3.8 liters for the 1957 season, further enhancing performance.
Disc Brakes:
The D-Type was equipped with superior disc brakes, which were a significant advantage over the competition.
Continuation Production:
In 2018, Jaguar Classic announced the production of 25 new D-Type models, fulfilling the original plan to build 100 cars, with only 75 completed in the 1950s.
High Value:
D-Types are highly sought-after today, with some examples fetching millions of dollars at auction.
1957 Le Mans:
In 1957, D-Types took five of the top six places at Le Mans, with Ecurie Ecosse finishing 1st and 2nd.
Prototype D-Type:
The Prototype D-type XKC401 is a unique car, being the factory prototype for the machine which set the seal on the Jaguar Le Mans legend, culminating in a hat-trick of victories from 1955 to 1957.
In Summary: The Jaguar D-Type was a groundbreaking racing car that revolutionized sports car design and achieved remarkable success in endurance racing, particularly at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
🇫🇷 La Vallée de l’Amour se situe entre les villages d’Uçhisarr et de Göreme. Elle tient son nom de ses formations rocheuses phalliques, lentement taillées par la nature sur des millions d’années. Tout a commencé avec les explosions volcaniques à la fin du Miocène et pendant le Pliocène. Les éruptions ont recouvert la contrée de cendres épaisses qui au fil du temps, se sont condensées et solidifiées, donnant lieu à d’énormes piliers. Les phénomènes d’érosion ont ensuite achevé le travail, sculptant petit à petit un paysage singulier fait de pinacles, de cônes, de champignons et de cheminées de fées dans la Vallée de l’Amour.
🇬🇧 The Valley of Love lies between the villages of Uçhisarr and Göreme. It takes its name from the phallic rock formations slowly carved by nature over millions of years. It all began with volcanic explosions at the end of the Miocene and during the Pliocene. The eruptions blanketed the region in thick ash, which condensed and solidified over time, forming huge pillars. Erosion then completed the job, gradually sculpting the Vallée de l'Amour into a unique landscape of pinnacles, cones, mushrooms and fairy chimneys.
🇩🇪 Das Liebestal liegt zwischen den Dörfern Uçhisarr und Göreme. Seinen Namen verdankt es den phallischen Felsformationen, die die Natur im Laufe von Jahrmillionen langsam geformt hat. Alles begann mit vulkanischen Explosionen im späten Miozän und im Pliozän. Die Eruptionen bedeckten das Land mit einer dicken Ascheschicht, die sich im Laufe der Zeit zu gewaltigen Säulen verdichtete und verfestigte. Die Erosion vollendete das Werk und formte nach und nach eine einzigartige Landschaft aus Zinnen, Kegeln, Pilzen und Feenkaminen im Vallée de l'Amour.
🇪🇸 El Valle del Amor se encuentra entre los pueblos de Uçhisar y Göreme. Debe su nombre a sus formaciones rocosas fálicas, esculpidas lentamente por la naturaleza a lo largo de millones de años. Todo comenzó con explosiones volcánicas a finales del Mioceno y durante el Plioceno. Las erupciones cubrieron la región de espesas cenizas que, con el tiempo, se condensaron y solidificaron formando enormes pilares. La erosión completó el trabajo, esculpiendo poco a poco un paisaje singular de pináculos, conos, setas y chimeneas de hadas.
🇮🇹 La Valle dell'Amore si trova tra i villaggi di Uçhisar e Göreme. Il suo nome deriva dalle sue formazioni rocciose falliche, lentamente scolpite dalla natura nel corso di milioni di anni. Tutto ebbe inizio con le esplosioni vulcaniche alla fine del Miocene e durante il Pliocene. Le eruzioni hanno ricoperto la regione di cenere, che nel tempo si è condensata e solidificata, formando enormi pilastri. Successivamente, l'erosione ha completato il lavoro, scolpando gradualmente un singolare paesaggio di pinnacoli, coni, funghi e camini delle fate nella Valle dell'Amore.
A street art shot from Manchester, UK (September 2022).
From the vibrant streets of Brighton, UK, emerges THE POSTMAN, a dynamic street artist duo whose vivid pop-art inspired murals have become a captivating presence in cities worldwide.
Rooted in their graffiti and photography backgrounds, THE POSTMAN's artistic process is an eclectic fusion of techniques, seamlessly combining imagery with spray paint, stencils, collage, and digital media. Their craftsmanship breathes life into the urban landscape with bursts of colour and a general feel of inclusivity and nostalgia.
Choosing to embrace anonymity, THE POSTMAN allows their art to take center stage, without the need for personal recognition. This enigmatic approach adds an air of intrigue, inviting viewers to immerse themselves fully in the art's visual narrative.
Since their inception in 2018, THE POSTMAN has accumulated an extensive and dedicated following, both through word-of-mouth and the power of social media. Their distinct style has caught the attention of notable figures such as the Bob Marley Estate, Dave Navarro, and Noel Gallagher, leading to commissions that serve as a testament to their artistic talent.
Collaboration lies at the heart of THE POSTMAN's creative journey who have partnered up with acclaimed photographers like Adrian Boot, David LaChapelle and Dave Hogan.
THE POSTMAN has been recognised and featured by esteemed platforms such as the BBC, LA Weekly, and the renowned Saatchi Gallery, solidifying their status as rising stars in the art world.
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It will be k-k-cold this weekend. The temperature can drop to -15 degrees celcius and that means of course only one thing: skating! After a few nights of good frost we could skate on February 11, 2021 at the Gouwsea. Waterland in the winter is a real skater’s paradise. As temperatures plunge across Europe, many are cursing the cold. But not in the Netherlands. Many are hoping for further frigid conditions. Photo taken of little kid skating till sunset on the vast frozen Gouwsea. A historical moment since crossing the Gouwsea by skates is such a rare occurrence. Today I skate from Uitdam to Marken and back, such a beautiful sea of ice to enjoy. An infinitely beautiful sight on this icy sea in 2021. It was a pleasure. The meadows here are white, the Gouwzee completely frozen and the breath comes out of my mouth in small gray puffs. Put your hands behind your back. Breathe calmly. I enjoy the sound of the irons over the ice and the beautiful view of the snowy landscape . The ice surface is great here. I stop for a moment to take a photo. Many skaters enjoy the beautiful ice until sunset. It provides a beautiful picture.
Today 11th of February 2021 we got the opportunity to go ice skating on real ice instead of going to an ice rink. A good freeze only comes from a win in the climatic lottery. Thus the chance for our Dutch to be wild adventurers on their own land comes only every few years. We glide across solidified, frosted lakes with fish frozen into the ice. The Gouwsea in the winter are a real skater’s paradise. Photo taken while I was skating too.
Het wordt k-k-koud dit weekend. De temperatuur kan dalen tot wel -15 graden en dat betekent natuurlijk maar één ding: schaatsennn! Na een paar nachten goede vorst konden we op 11 februari 2021 schaatsen op de Gouwzee. Na een extra nacht van vorst ligt het ijs er redelijk goed bij. Eindelijk weer heerlijk ijs om voor schaatsliefhebbers de ijzers onder te binden. Er kan heerlijk kilometers geschaatst worden tussen Uitdam en Marken. Je beleeft de natuur op plekken waar je normaal niet kan komen. De Gouwzee is een paradijs voor schaatsers uit het westen van Nederland, omdat het meestal het eerste grootschalige gebied is waar men goed kan schaatsen op natuurijs. Maar het blijft een historische gebeurtenis. Vele schaatsenrijders zoeken vandaag de bevroren oppervlakte van de Gouwzee op voor een schaatsrit langs de dijk van Uitdam naar Marken. Een oneindig mooi gezicht op deze ijszee anno 2021. Het was genieten. De weilanden zijn hier wit, de Gouwzee totaal bevroren en de adem komt in kleine grijze pufjes uit mijn mond. Handen op de rug. Rustig ademen. Ik geniet van het geluid van de ijzers over het ijs en het prachtige uitzicht over de besneeuwde landschap. Het ijs is geweldig hier. Ik stop nog even voor het maken van foto. Vele schaatsers genieten tot zonsondergang hier van het mooie ijs. Het levert een prachtig plaatje op.
Los Hervideros, es como se le ha denominado al sector costero en el que se observa el golpe de las olas sobre los brazos de magma que llegaron al mar y que hoy son roca solidificada. La fuerza de las olas permiten subir el agua hasta la superficie aprovechando los agujeros y cavidades en la roca, el resultado es un espectáculo maravilloso, el agua emerge por las rocas tal como si se tratase de "agua hirviendo".
The Hervideros, is as it has been called the coastal area where the crash of the waves on the arms of magma that reached the sea and are solidified rock is observed today. The force of the waves let the water rise to the surface by utilizing the holes and cavities in the rock, the result is a wonderful spectacle, the water emerges from the rocks as if it were "boiling water".
Sometimes life is hard.
Here the SY0507 of Xilin Steelworks in China's far North East has backed out of the works on its rear perimeter to tip by the Xiao Xilin river, frozen thick in the depths of winter. Its air pumps start beating producing a three pronged exhaust as the reservoirs push air into the wagons tipping mechanism, their upward facing cylinders filling with compressed air forcing the far side upwards, spilling the contents down to the floor, solidified lumps of furnace slag. The workers have the task of breaking up and spreading out this man made rock, all manual work.
December the 28th 1993.
Happy Christmas to all this year, and thanks to all I have had contact with, particularly Sven, Andreas and Nico, and also the 1Z10 group. You have all made life better. Don't forget Ukraine, and those in Russia who by no choice of their own are now isolated. Lets work and hope for fairness and equilibrium in our world.
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It will be k-k-cold this weekend. The temperature can drop to -15 degrees celcius and that means of course only one thing: skating! After a few nights of good frost we could skate on February 11, 2021 at the Gouwsea. Waterland in the winter is a real skater’s paradise. As temperatures plunge across Europe, many are cursing the cold. But not in the Netherlands. Many are hoping for further frigid conditions. Photo taken of little kid skating till sunset on the vast frozen Gouwsea. A historical moment since crossing the Gouwsea by skates is such a rare occurrence. Today I skate from Uitdam to Marken and back, such a beautiful sea of ice to enjoy. An infinitely beautiful sight on this icy sea in 2021. It was a pleasure. The meadows here are white, the Gouwzee completely frozen and the breath comes out of my mouth in small gray puffs. Put your hands behind your back. Breathe calmly. I enjoy the sound of the irons over the ice and the beautiful view of the snowy landscape . The ice surface is great here. I stop for a moment to take a photo. Many skaters enjoy the beautiful ice until sunset. It provides a beautiful picture.
Today 11th of February 2021 we got the opportunity to go ice skating on real ice instead of going to an ice rink. A good freeze only comes from a win in the climatic lottery. Thus the chance for our Dutch to be wild adventurers on their own land comes only every few years. We glide across solidified, frosted lakes with fish frozen into the ice. The Gouwsea in the winter are a real skater’s paradise. People skating here till sunset. This photo was taken after sunset , the last skaters are on the vast frozen Gouwsea and they need to skate back before the night falls towards the harbor of Marken. Marken is known in particular for its authentic, colorful timber houses, white drawbridges, and fishing harbor. Photo taken while I was skating too.
Het wordt k-k-koud dit weekend. De temperatuur kan dalen tot wel -15 graden en dat betekent natuurlijk maar één ding: schaatsennn! Na een paar nachten goede vorst konden we op 11 februari 2021 schaatsen op de Gouwzee. Na een extra nacht van vorst ligt het ijs er redelijk goed bij. Eindelijk weer heerlijk ijs om voor schaatsliefhebbers de ijzers onder te binden. Er kan heerlijk kilometers geschaatst worden tussen Uitdam en Marken. Je beleeft de natuur op plekken waar je normaal niet kan komen. De Gouwzee is een paradijs voor schaatsers uit het westen van Nederland, omdat het meestal het eerste grootschalige gebied is waar men goed kan schaatsen op natuurijs. Maar het blijft een historische gebeurtenis. Vele schaatsenrijders zoeken vandaag de bevroren oppervlakte van de Gouwzee op voor een schaatsrit langs de dijk van Uitdam naar Marken. Een oneindig mooi gezicht op deze ijszee anno 2021. Het was genieten. De weilanden zijn hier wit, de Gouwzee totaal bevroren en de adem komt in kleine grijze pufjes uit mijn mond. Handen op de rug. Rustig ademen. Ik geniet van het geluid van de ijzers over het ijs en het prachtige uitzicht over de besneeuwde landschap. Het ijs is geweldig hier. Ik stop nog even voor het maken van foto. Vele schaatsers genieten tot zonsondergang hier van het mooie ijs. Het levert een prachtig plaatje op. Deze schaatsers moeten nog naar Marken terug schaatsen voordat het donker wordt.
Day 2 of 20 of albums that influenced my musical tastes.
Any Day Now is the ninth studio album by Joan Baez, released as double LP in 1968 and made up exclusively of Bob Dylan songs. This album was an essential part of my childhood soundtrack. The LP was played constantly at home. My parents loved, and I discovered in her voice and music, peace and harmony.
The album was produced during a marathon recording session in Nashville in September 1968,
In his Allmusic review, music critic Thom Jurek wrote of the album "Her empathy for the material, her keen understanding of Dylan's sound world, and her own glorious voice brought another dimension to these 16 songs and, if anything, extended their meanings. There is no greater interpreter of Dylan's music, and while evidence of that certainly was offered on earlier recordings (such as 1967's Joan), the verdict was solidified here... The bottom line is that Any Day Now, found Baez at an intensely inspirational and creative peak." (from Wikipedia)
We're taking a little jump to Italy. To Livorno, to be precise, on the Tuscan Mediterranean coast.
We arrive just in time for sunset and make ourselves comfortable on the warm volcanic rocks.
We discover an unusual formation in front of us that looks as if air bubbles (probably methane) have risen from the still-liquid rock and solidified on the surface. If this theory is correct, then things must have been pretty hot here at some point.
The small castle you can see in the background is the Castello Boccale, which is privately owned and also inhabited. You have to be able to afford that, too.
Wir machen einen kleinen Spring nach Italien. Um genau zu sein nach Livorno an der toskanischen Mittelmeerküste.
Pünktlich zum Sonnenuntergang sind wir hier und machen es uns auf den warmen vulkanfelsen gemütlich.
Dabei entdecken wir eine ungewöhliche Formation vor uns die so aussieht, als wären Luftblasen (wahrscheinlich eher Methan) aus dem noch flüssigen Gestein nach oben gestiegen und an der Oberfläche erstarrt. Wenn diese Theorie stimmt, dann muss es hier irgendwann einmal ziemlich heiß her gegangen sein.
Das kleine Schloss, was ihr im Hintergrund sehen könnt ist übbrigen das Castello Boccale, welches sich in Privatbesitz befindet und auch bewohnt ist. Das muss man sich auch erst einmal leisten können.
ESTACIÒN SAN PATRICIO
Esta estaciòn fue inaugurada el 5 de Agosto de 1865 por parte del Ferrocarril Buenos Aires al Pacífico, en el ramal Retiro-Junín. El paraje no llego a solidificarse como pueblo, hoy es parte de un hermoso paisaje rural. Su nombre se debe a un establecimiento cercano que pertenecio a Patricio y Lucia Adelina Rocha
This station was inaugurated on August 5, 1865 by the Buenos Aires Railroad to the Pacific, in the branch Retiro-Junín. The place did not come to solidify as a town, today it is part of a beautiful rural landscape. His name is due to a nearby establishment that belonged to Patricio and Lucia Adelina Rocha
Driving thru Gardner, Co. on Highway 69 towards Westcliffe, we came across Gardner Butte.
Some History: Gardner Butte is a volcanic plug, meaning it formed millions of years ago when magma pushed upward through the Earth's crust but cooled and solidified before erupting. Over time, the softer surrounding rock eroded away, leaving the harder volcanic core exposed. It's like nature sculpted it in reverse: the land around it wore down, and the butte remained standing
The Pancake Rocks at Dolomite Point near Punakaiki are a heavily eroded limestone area where the sea bursts through several vertical blowholes.
The foundations of the Pancake Rocks were formed 30 million years ago when minute fragments of dead marine creatures and plants landed on the seabed about 2 km below the surface.
Immense water pressure caused them to solidify into layers of more resistant limestone and softer, thin, mud-rich layers.
Gradually seismic action lifted the limestone above the seabed where water, wind and salt spray eroded the softer layers leaving a "pancake" like stack of harder limestone.
During my recent road trip to Eastern Canada, I left Quebec and ventured into New Brunswick (NB), one of Canada's maritime provinces. Driving eastward on the Trans-Canada Highway, I was greeted by wondrous sights such as these.
New Brunswick is possessed of a fascinating history. In 1604, Acadia, the first New France colony, was founded there, and for the next 150 years was a focus of constant warring between colonial England and France. (It is noteworthy that NB is an officially bilingual province, English and French.)
From 1755 to 1764, the British deported Acadians en masse, an event known as the Great Upheaval. This, along with the Treaty of Paris, solidified Acadia as British property. In 1784, following the arrival of many loyalists fleeing the American Revolution, the colony of New Brunswick was officially created, separating it from what is now Nova Scotia. The following year came the incorporation of Saint John, the first city in what would become Canada.
As one explores the history of NB, the roles played by Acadians and Loyalists reverberate through the ages.
A boat trip to Staffa promised so much: minke whales, dolphins, basking sharks, orca, sea eagles and Fingal's Cave, the famous inspiration for Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture. There was the faint hope of seeing a few puffin stragglers too.
But the weather was against us. Not hugely rough, but enough waves and swell to prevent our skipper putting us ashore to explore Fingal's Cave. We saw plenty seals, gannets and cormorants but little else. No dolphins, whales or orca. But there were beautiful views of the Mull coastline and deserted Treshnish Isles. Scotland has over 900 islands, though the exact number can vary slightly depending on how you define an island (some small tidal islets may or may not be counted). Of these 90-100 are inhabited
Located on the small Hebridean island of Staffa, Fingal's Cave is one of the country's most spectacular natural wonders. Formed entirely out of enormous hexagonal basalt columns, this sea cave is the backdrop of a fascinating legend.
When you visit Staffa, you can’t fail but be awestruck by nature’s creative forces. Impossibly dramatic and romantic, Staffa is best known for its basalt columns and spectacular sea caves. The most famous of these is Fingal’s Cave, also known in Gaelic as An Uamh Binn or the Cave of Music, immortalised by Mendelssohn in his Hebrides Overture. This name reflects the cave's exceptional acoustics and the sounds created by the crashing waves within.
Staffa is a volcanic island and the basalt columns formed when a single lava flow cooled around 60 million years ago. As the molten rock solidified, it also shrank, allowing gaps to form, which created the hexagonal-shaped columns seen today, similar to those found at the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland.
In addition to the cave, the columns form a dramatic cliff face which appears as colonnades or, as the Vikings saw them, the poles or staves (stafr in Old Norse) used in their buildings, hence the name Staffa. The columns are canted over at an angle of four degrees and it was this tilting that happened after they were formed, which allowed the sea to exploit natural fissures in the rock, hollowing out the cave over the millennia. Other caves on the island formed in a different way, when a softer layer of ash under the basalt columns was eroded by the sea.
Funnily enough, it wasn't Fingal who lived in this cave but his rival Scottish nemesis, Benandonner! Fionn MacCumhaill’s was a hero in Irish mythology and although a big lad, not a true giant. Separated by the Irish sea, however, Fingal felt brave enough to hurl insults over the sea to his rival, the giant Benandonner...
When the fight escalated, Fionn built the causeway across the sea to confront Benandonner. But when Fionn saw how enormous Benandonner was, he fled back to Ireland, destroying the causeway behind him. The remnants became the Giant’s Causeway and Fingal’s Cave, which is said to have been named after Fionn’s Scottish alias, Fingal, meaning ‘white stranger’.
It was the famous botanist, Joseph Banks, who, in 1772, first brought the feature to popular attention. Since then, a steady stream of visitors, including a list of famous names from the arts, have made a sort of pilgrimage to this ‘cathedral of the sea’.
Among those great artists was a young Felix Mendelssohn, who visited the cave in 1829. Duly inspired, Mendelssohn wrote the concert overture Die Hebriden, also known simply as Fingal’s Cave, which he finished in 1832. Coincidentally, JMW Turner’s painting “Staffa” was also first exhibited in the spring of the same year. Today, Mendelssohn on Mull, a Scottish chamber music festival, continues to draw inspiration from Staffa. The event brings together young musicians for a week of musical exploration and concerts inspired by the wild beauty of Staffa, Mull and Iona.
This is virtually in the centre of Dartmoor National Park with the heavily wooded valley of the River Dart immediately in front of us. Combestone Tor is nearly 1,200 feet above sea level and is just off the road from Hexworthy to Venford Reservoir.
The processes resulting in the formation of the Dartmoor tors started about 280 million years ago as the granite forming
Dartmoor cooled and solidified from molten rock at a temperature of 900 - 1000˚C. The minerals which make up granite crystallised as closely interlocking grains forming the hard rock.
For more information about Dartmoor and its tors please visit: www.dartmoor.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/814481/la...
Patterns and alteration on the surface of a solidified older basalt flow near the Hōlei Sea Arch viewpoint which is at the current terminus of the Chain Of Craters Road near Ka Lae'apuki in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island.
The year is 2008, and the southern section of the Siskiyou Line has shut down. It would be nearly ten years before the line would reopen in 2015. The big reason for reopening, as well as the only major customer, was Roseburg Forest Products in Weed. Everything seemed fine for ten years, but then on December 3, 2025 everything changed.
RFP announced that the Weed veneer plant shut down, which meant that rail service would shut down with it. The reason for this was that the company wanted to consolidate veneer production, with the operations moving to Riddle and Coquille, OR. For CORP, this meant cleanups needed to happen. Lots of woodchip hoppers and bulkhead flats were stored along the line, so at some point all of those would have to move north. Originally, the railroad wanted the last run on Tuesday, December 9th. However, the mill, which used to employee well over 100 people, was down to under ten. Due to this, there was nobody around to load the last outbound cut. The following day, CORP held a meeting in Medford to figure out when the last run would be. Meanwhile, the Weed crew was out roping up the remaining cars on the line, and would end up dropping them in the sidings at Gazelle and Hornbrook. Afterwards, the crew would return the power to Weed. The last run would come the following day.
On Thursday, December 11th, the last cut of loads were ready to go, only five cars. A very thick layer of fog covered Weed and most of the valley north of it, so getting photos in the valley was not the easiest. Many railfans from all over NorCal and Oregon showed up to see this run. The crew took their small, but regular sized train on this line, to Gazelle. After hooking up to the train, it was a total of 38 cars. Once they departed, everything was going to Medford.
Eventually, the train reached Hornbrook, where 14 cars sat in the siding to be picked up. Here the train would also be picked up by the Medford crew, who brought two GP38-2s and an SD40-2 with them. By the time the Weed crew grabbed the remaining cars, the Medford crew had arrived with their power. After hooking up everything and getting ready, it was time to tackle the steepest section of the Siskiyou one last time.
I figured I would use one of the iconic lines from Don McLean's American Pie for the title as really, the music did die. Just like the line from the song, it refers to a massive loss, in the case of American Pie, Buddy Holly, and the end of an era. For the foreseeable future, no more will the sound of a horn and EMD 645s echo through the valleys and hills to the summit of the steep Siskiyou Mountains. Question now is will service ever return, the answer is maybe, I was told while chasing that UP might be looking to take back this section of the line to run interchange trains. However, this seems very unlikely as spending the time and money to upgrade 100 miles of track to Class I standards just for one train seems unnecessary, especially since the train in question, MRVEU, already runs on the adjacent mainline to get to Eugene. CORP also wanted to run all southbound cars to Black Butte for interchange, but that never solidified. It is possible these could happen, or something else could revive the line, but currently nothing hints at a reason to run. With no clear path in sight, what the future holds for this line is completely up in the air now. Hopefully, the line does not sit dormant for very long, as it is undoubtedly one of the coolest sections of rail in the west, and that also means all the money put in to revive the track in 2015 would go to waste.
100x walks #59
Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland was built in AD122 and stretches 80 miles long from sea to sea to separate the barbarians from the Romans. This section takes advantage of the Great Whin Sill which was formed some 295 million years ago and appears in the form of solidified magma. The walk across the top is stunning and took place in typical Northumbrian weather with wind and rain stinging the face - how the Romans must have hated guard duty!
A street art shot from Manchester, UK (September 2022).
From the vibrant streets of Brighton, UK, emerges THE POSTMAN, a dynamic street artist duo whose vivid pop-art inspired murals have become a captivating presence in cities worldwide.
Rooted in their graffiti and photography backgrounds, THE POSTMAN's artistic process is an eclectic fusion of techniques, seamlessly combining imagery with spray paint, stencils, collage, and digital media. Their craftsmanship breathes life into the urban landscape with bursts of colour and a general feel of inclusivity and nostalgia.
Choosing to embrace anonymity, THE POSTMAN allows their art to take center stage, without the need for personal recognition. This enigmatic approach adds an air of intrigue, inviting viewers to immerse themselves fully in the art's visual narrative.
Since their inception in 2018, THE POSTMAN has accumulated an extensive and dedicated following, both through word-of-mouth and the power of social media. Their distinct style has caught the attention of notable figures such as the Bob Marley Estate, Dave Navarro, and Noel Gallagher, leading to commissions that serve as a testament to their artistic talent.
Collaboration lies at the heart of THE POSTMAN's creative journey who have partnered up with acclaimed photographers like Adrian Boot, David LaChapelle and Dave Hogan.
THE POSTMAN has been recognised and featured by esteemed platforms such as the BBC, LA Weekly, and the renowned Saatchi Gallery, solidifying their status as rising stars in the art world.
Oficialmente conocido como Valle de Cuelgamuros desde octubre de 2022.
La nave de la basílica se excavó en la roca y está a un nivel más bajo para realzar el presbiterio y romper la monotonía de un espacio tan largo. Está dividida en cuatro tramos, marcados por series de grandes arcos fajones, cruzados en la bóveda para formar casetones.
Las dimensiones del templo actual son superiores a las de la primitiva perforación, que era de 11 por 11 metros, ahora tiene un ancho de 18 metros. Las dificultades técnicas de la ampliación del túnel fueron muy grandes por la estructura granítica del risco, con diaclasas que podían producir desprendimientos, hasta el punto de que se tomó la decisión de macizar el túnel existente con los escombros de la ampliación del suelo y costados, y una vez terminada y consolidada esta, proceder al vaciado total. En agosto de 1954 se realizó el revestimiento interior, con grandes arcos fajones hormigonados, así como los laterales y el suelo, lo que contribuye a la estabilidad del conjunto y a la sujeción de la masa de piedra que gravita sobre la bóveda.
Los muros de las capillas albergan los restos de miles de combatientes de ambos bandos de la Guerra Civil española (1936-1939).
The nave of the basilica was excavated in the rock and is at a lower level to enhance the presbytery and break the monotony of such a long space. It is divided into four sections, marked by series of large transverse arches, crossed in the vault to form coffered ceilings.
The dimensions of the current temple are greater than those of the original perforation, which was 11 by 11 meters. Now it has a width of 18 meters. The technical difficulties of expanding the tunnel were very great due to the granitic structure of the cliff, with joints that could cause landslides, to the point that the decision was made to solidify the existing tunnel with the debris from the expansion of the floor and sides. and once this is finished and consolidated, proceed to complete emptying. In August 1954, the interior lining was made, with large concreted transverse arches, as well as the sides and the floor, which contributes to the stability of the whole and to the support of the mass of stone that gravitates over the vault.
The walls of the chapels house the remains of thousands of combatants from both sides of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
Ojito* is one of New Mexico's less known wilderness regions, occupying 11,000 acres of the high desert west of San Ysidro which borders the Zia Indian Reservation. A place of beauty and solitude where you find eroded rock formations including hoodoos, caprocks, cliffs and solidified dunes, together with petrified wood and other fossils, petroglyphs and ancient ruins....oh and rattlesnakes. Thankfully not hot enough today for them to be out.
*Ojito means little eye.
In 1906 Devils Tower was designated as the first U.S. National Monument in recognition of its scientific value. It formed around 50 to 60 million years ago through a process known as columnar jointing. At the time, tectonic forces in western North America were peaking, uplifting the Rocky Mountains and the Black Hills, which led to magma intrusions into the existing sedimentary rock layers closer to the surface of the earth. As the molten rock cooled it began to solidify and contract from the top down. The contraction stresses resulted in a pattern of long vertical cracks. When those stresses were evenly distributed cracks tended to form in a hexagonal pattern resulting in a series of six-sided stone columns. When the stresses were asymmetrical the columns tended to be five-sided or seven-sided. Devils Tower has mostly six-sided columns, but there are some fives.
When the Devils Tower was formed geologist believe it was a couple of miles below the earth’s surface. In the millions of years since, erosion of the relatively soft sedimentary rock surrounding the tower gradually exposed the formation which now stands 1267 feet above the surrounding plains.
Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, USA. Elevation: 3,951ft. August 6, 2019.
Punta de Teno auf Teneriffa ist der Name der kargen Landzunge, die die westlichste Spitze Teneriffas markiert. Die Punta de Teno gehört zu einem der ältesten Teile der Kanareninsel und ist, wie der gesamte Archipel, vulkanischen Urspungs. Das Kap bildete sich vor ungefähr 10 Millionen Jahren durch in das Meer fließende Lavaströme, die dort erkalteten und schließlich erstarrten. Im Hintergrund die Steilküste von Los Gigantes
Punta de Teno on Tenerife is the name of the barren headland that marks the westernmost tip of Tenerife. Punta de Teno is one of the oldest parts of the Canary Island and, like the entire archipelago, is of volcanic origin. The cape was formed about 10 million years ago by lava flows that flowed into the sea, where they cooled and finally solidified. In the background the cliffs of Los Gigantes
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A shot tower is designed for the production of small diameter lead shot. Lead is heated until molten, then dropped through a copper sieve high in the tower. The liquid lead forms tiny spherical balls by surface tension, and solidifies as it falls. The partially cooled balls are caught at the floor of the tower in a water-filled basin.
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An interesting article on the history of the site and the tower is here
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Lava Falls Rapid is considered the most difficult rapid along the Colorado River at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Rated as a Class 10 (of 10), there is a drop of 37 feet in a short distance. Running the rapid is a quick but violent trip.
Historically Lava Falls has always been a big rapid, even Major John Wesley Powell and Robert Brewster Stanton refused to attempt it. They feared for their safety and lined and portaged around it. The first successful run of Lava came twenty-seven years after Powell skirted the rapid. George Flavell and Ramon Montez started their expedition during late August of 1896 and ran all the rapids of the Grand Canyon except one, Soap Creek. Flavell published his journal of that trip, in which he said, “There is only one stone we must not hit, our Tomb Stone!”
Between 800,000 and 100,000 years ago, eruptions from the Uinkaret Lava Field spilled volcanic material into the canyon subsequently forming at least 13 distinct dams at different times and locations from River Mile 178 to River Mile 254. The dams ranged in height from 800 to 1400 feet high. The river backed up forming lakes behind these lava plugs, but eventually carved pathways around them. Lava Flows that cascaded into the canyon before solidifying are distinctly visible beginning in the approach to Lava Falls, and then continuing downstream for several miles.
After running Lava Falls Rapids we stopped here to dry off and have lunch.
The high cliffs in the background, rising about 3000 feet above the River, are the location known as Toroweap.
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Les chutes, d'une hauteur de 83 m (272 pi), sont situées à la limite entre les arrondissements de Beauport et Boischatel, à environ 12 km (7,5 mi) du cœur du vieux Québec. La chute est située à l'intérieur du Parc de la Chute-Montmorency. Des escaliers de 487 marches permettent de l'observer sous différents angles. Un pont suspendu relie les deux côtés du parc. Il y a également un téléphérique qui transporte les visiteurs entre la base et le sommet de la chute. L'hiver, les vapeurs d'eau se solidifient en périphérie de la chute qui devient alors un site populaire d'escalade glaciaire en plus de créer une importante masse de glace (le pain de sucre) devant la chute.
Boischatel, Québec, Canada
With a height of 83 m (272 ft), the falls are located on the boundary between the borough of Beauport, and Boischatel, about 12 km (7.5 mi) from the heart of old Quebec City. The waterfall is located inside the Parc de la Chute-Montmorency. Staircases of 487 steps allow you to observe it from different angles. A suspension bridge connects the two sides of the park. There is also a cable car that transports visitors between the base and the top of the falls. In winter, water vapor solidifies around the edge of the falls, which then becomes a popular ice climbing site in addition to creating a large mass of ice (sugar loaf) in front of the falls.
Boischatel, Quebec, Canada
Island No. 1☼ Lipari
The Campo Bianco area lies in the northeast of the island of Lipari. Pumice, a lava that has been foamed and solidified by gases, was mined here until a few years ago and was considered an important source of income on Lipari.
Im Nord-Osten der Insel Lipari liegt das Gebiet Campo Bianco.
Der Bimsstein, eine durch Gase stark aufgeschäumte und erstarrte Lava, wurde hier bis vor wenigen Jahren abgebaut und galt als bedeutende Einahmequelle auf Lipari.
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Der Drachenfels ist ein Berg im Siebengebirge am Rhein zwischen Königswinter und Bad Honnef. Aufgrund seiner markanten Lage über dem Rheintal, der Ruine der Burg Drachenfels, seiner Verwendung als Sujet der Rheinromantik und einer frühen touristischen Erschließung erlangte er im 19. Jahrhundert weite Bekanntheit. Mit einer Höhe von 321 m ü. NHN liegt der Gipfel rund 270 m über dem Rhein.
Der Drachenfels entstand durch aufsteigendes Magma, das nicht zur Erdoberfläche durchbrechen konnte, sondern darunter domartig erstarrte; Vulkanologen nennen das Quellkuppe. Schon aus römischer Zeit sind Steinbrüche (Quarztrachyt) am Drachenfels belegt. Besonders im Mittelalter war der Drachenfels-Trachyt rheinabwärts ein viel verwendeter Baustein, z. B. beim Bau des Kölner Doms.
The Drachenfels is a mountain in the Siebengebirge on the Rhine between Königswinter and Bad Honnef. Due to its striking location above the Rhine Valley, the ruins of Drachenfels Castle, its use as a subject of Rhine Romanticism and early tourist development, it gained widespread fame in the 19th century. With a height of 321 m above sea level. NHN the summit is around 270 m above the Rhine.
The Drachenfels was created by rising magma, which could not break through to the earth's surface, but solidified like a dome underneath; Volcanologists call this the spring dome. Quarries (quartz trachyte) on the Drachenfels have been documented since Roman times. Particularly in the Middle Ages, the Drachenfels trachyte was a frequently used building block down the Rhine, e.g. B. during the construction of the Cologne Cathedral.
The Ajuy's Fossil Dunes stand as a striking testament to Fuerteventura's deep geological past. Situated along the path leading to the famous caves, these magnificent sand walls are not ordinary rock formations. They are a specific type of sedimentary rock known as calcarenite, formed during the Pliocene epoch, approximately 2 to 5 million years ago. The process responsible for their creation is called lithification, a natural phenomenon where ancient dunes composed of loose sand and the remains of marine organisms were compacted and cemented together, solidifying into the stone walls we see today.
This formation process left behind a wealth of valuable information within the rock itself. These fossilized dunes are rich with marine fossils, including ancient shells and algae, which provide a direct record of the island’s formation and the environmental conditions that shaped it millions of years ago. This geological marvel is a key part of the dramatic coastal landscape, which also includes the famous volcanic caves and the black sand beach. The entire site, located on the island’s western coast within the protected Betancuria Rural Park, is of immense importance for anyone studying the natural history of the Canary Islands.
Explored: August 13, 2025
Haystack Rock is a 235 ft (72 m) sea stack. It is the third-tallest such intertidal structure in the world & an Oregon Coast landmark. A stack or sea stack is a geological landform consisting of a steep and often vertical column or columns of rock in the sea near a coast, formed by wave erosion.
Haystack Rock is home to colorful tidepools and diverse birdlife. Puffins can be observed on Haystack Rock from early spring to mid-summer, offering the most accessible viewing of Tufted Puffins in the Pacific Northwest. As part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, it is a State protected marine environment.
Haystack Rock is thought to have been formed millions of years ago by lava flows. Some of the largest lava flows on earth poured out over the Columbia Plateau to the Oregon Coast beginning approximately 17 million years ago. Some of this lava flowed along the old Columbia River drainage system to the ocean and intruded into the soft marine sediments. After cooling and solidifying into solid basalt rock, they remained buried until geologic uplift and changes in sea level left these irregular basalt formations above the surface of the water where erosion washed away softer sediments creating the major headlands and rock formations that we see today.
www.cannonbeach.org/things-to-do/beaches-and-parks/haysta...
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The Giant's Causeway (Irish: Clochán an Aifir) is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. It is located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles (4.8 km) northeast of the town of Bushmills.
It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 and a national nature reserve by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland in 1987. In a 2005 poll of Radio Times readers, the Giant's Causeway was named the fourth-greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom.
The tops of the columns form stepping stones that lead from the cliff foot and disappear under the sea. Most of the columns are hexagonal, although some have four, five, seven, or eight sides. The tallest are about 12 metres (39 ft) high, and the solidified lava in the cliffs is 28 metres (92 ft) thick in places.
Much of the Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast World Heritage Site is owned and managed by the National Trust. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Ireland, receiving over 998,000 visitors in 2019. Access to the Giant's Causeway is free of charge: it is not necessary to go via the visitor centre, which charges a fee. The remainder of the site is owned by the Crown Estate and several private landowners.
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Cabezon Peak is a large volcanic plug that is a prominent feature in northwestern New Mexico. It rises to 7,785 feet in elevation, and nearly 2,000 feet above the floor of the Rio Puerco Valley. A volcanic neck or plug is formed when magma from an existing volcano solidifies in the pipe or neck and the surrounding sediment is eroded away.
Cabezon means “big head” in Spanish. This stems from a Navajo myth which holds that it is the head of the giant Ye’i-tsoh after being slain by the twins Nayenezgani and To’badzistsini.
Other volcanic necks can be seen in the distant left, marching toward Mt. Taylor.
Sierra Negra, large shield volcano, 7 km × 10.5 km, the largest caldera of all volcanoes (Galapagos). Perimeter whopping 30 km
The caldera is surprisingly flat. Partly only 100m deep, completely covered with lava that flowed from a fissure.
It spread quickly before solidifying. Hence the long + wide shape of the resulting caldera.
One of the most active volcanoes in the Galapagos. Last eruption on June 26, 2018, after hours of numerous earthquakes measuring 5.3
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Sierra Negra, großer Schildvulkan, 7 km × 10,5 km, die größte Caldera aller Vulkane (Galapagos). Umfang riesige 30 km
Überraschend flach, teils nur 100m tief, vollständig mit Lava bedeckt, die aus einem Spalt geflossen ist.
Sie breitete sich schnell aus, bevor sie sich verfestigste. Daher die lange + breite Form der caldera.
Einer der aktivsten Vulkane auf Galapagos. Letzte Eruption am 26.6. 2018 nach Stunden etlichen Erdbeben 5,3
This was taken right in the centre of Dartmoor, just to the south of the valley of the River Dart. I always think of Dartmoor as being like a granite dome, formed around 280 million years ago, when the molten rock came towards the surface and then cooled and solidified. The minerals which make up granite crystallised as closely interlocking grains forming the hard rock. In many places on Dartmoor the overlaying rocks such as clays and sandstones have been worn away over the years leaving granite outcrops revealed. Subsequent action of the weather has resulted in the formation of some 800 granite tors. Dartmoor granite covers an area of 241 square miles and represents the largest area of exposed granite in southern Britain.
There is a very detailed fact sheet about the geology of Dartmoor:
www.dartmoor.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/72109/lab...
[EN] Columnar separation of basalt arises under specific conditions of lava solidification. Mostly gradual solidification under specific conditions
[CZ] Slloupcová odlučnost čediče (bazaltu) vzniká při specifických podmínkách tuhnutí lávy. Většinou pozvolné tuhnutí za specifických podmínek
The Bubbles at Jordan Pond - Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine
I've heard them called other things, but regardless of name, they are indeed two nicely shaped pieces of granite (specifically Rose Granite in this case).
Geology is not my forte, but my best guess is that many years ago (when mankind was still a twinkle in god's eye), two mounds of magma pushed their way toward the surface in an ancient volcano. They never made it to the surface, and then as the magma cooled very slowly (over the course of hundreds of years), the minerals in the molten magma crystallized into their pure forms from the mixture contained in the magma and formed what we refer to as granite.
I believe this is how all granite is formed, and it is the liquid nature of its magma predecessor that is responsible for the colorful swirls in some of the fancy-dan granite counter tops that illustrate how those swirls were produced from incompletely mixed magma that had solidified mid-swirl for the sake of art.
Note: "The Bubbles" have elevations of 872 & 766 feet which is a good height for mountains that are a hoot and a holler from the ocean. Cadillac Mountain is the highest mountain on Mount Desert Island, with the added advantage that you can drive to the top.
If you want to get to the top of The Bubbles, you will have to get there the old fashioned way. There's a trail to the top, but you have to be in reasonably good shape if you expect to actually get there.
Wildlife reserve in Isla Santa Cruz (Indefatigable).
South of Santa Rosa is El Chato Ranch, where I observed giant tortoises in the wild. When these virtually catatonic, prehistoric-looking beasts extend their accordion-like necks to feed, it’s an impressive sight. The ranch is also a good place to look for short-eared owls, Darwin’s finches, yellow warblers, Galápagos rails and paint-billed crakes (these last two are difficult to see in the long grass).
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Be ready for the penultimate stop and my underground discovery - Got in to a Lava Tube where the Galapagos inside shows to let me understand what Charles Darwin came to see - unique lava flows that carved the rock building up amazing structures and shapes !
These impressive underground tunnels southwest of the village of Santa Rosa are more than 1km in length and were formed when the outside skin of a molten-lava flow solidified. When the lava flow ceased, the molten lava inside the flow kept going, emptying out of the solidified skin and thus leaving tunnels. Because they are on private property, the tunnels can be visited without an official guide. The tunnels have electrical lighting (you can also hire flashlights/torches).
In the lower right of this photo, a block of solidified basalt shows the ropey texture of a pahoehoe flow. The block is on the side of a tumulus which is an elliptical domed structure commonly found on the surfaces of pahoehoe flows that cross flat areas or gentle slopes. Tumuli (the plural form) develop due to upwelling of slow-moving lava beneath a solidified crust.To accommodate the inflating core of the flow, the brittle crust buckles and a cracks forms along the tumulus’ center for the length of the structure. These structures sometimes grade into more elongate forms referred to as pressure ridges. As the lava source stops and the flow cools, space can be left between the crust and the cooled floor resulting in an inflationary cave or space. In this photo we see a partial collapse of the side of the tumulus into the open space. This structure was photographed at the lookout for the Hōlei Sea Arch. This was the terminus for The Chain of Craters Road in December 2018..