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Thin Remains (2022)

The “walls” featured here are the remains of a hardened magma-filled fracture called a dike. This dike formed underground when minette magma rose through cracks associated with the Shiprock volcanic system about 30 million years ago. Later, erosion stripped away the softer surrounding sedimentary rocks, leaving the dike standing as a narrow wall and the main volcanic conduit standing as Tsé Bitʼaʼí (Shiprock Pinnacle).

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🌊🤔 Earth made its own oceans? Sure, because that's just what planets do on weekends—whip up a few trillion gallons of water for giggles. Next, we'll hear that mountains are Earth's acne and the Grand Canyon is just a bad shaving mishap. Keep 'em coming, Quanta! 😂🌎
https://www.quantamagazine.org/where-did-earth-get-its-oceans-maybe-it-made-them-itself-20260612/ #EarthOceans #PlanetaryScience #QuantaHumor #GeologicalWonders #ScienceJokes #HackerNews #ngated

Fun fact about Arches National Park. It boasts over 2,000 natural stone arches, more than any other place in the world. #GeologicalWonders #NatureLovers #advntrup Image Credit:@ginger_nature_lover on instagram

Fun fact about Arches National Park. The park is home to over 2,000 natural stone arches, the highest density in the world. #GeologicalWonders #NaturalBeauty #jrnyjoy Image Credit:@pmakadiadds on instagram

Fun fact about Iceland Golden Circle. The route includes a visit to the Þingvellir National Park, a site where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet, creating a visible rift. #GeologicalWonders #IcelandAdventures #trpseek Image Credit:@bradplombon on instagram

Abert Rim

Abert Rim Sunrise
Abert Rim is a spectacular geological feature in Oregon, where a huge block of basalt rock rises more than 2,000 feet above the valley floor. It is the result of ancient volcanic eruptions and faulting that tilted the land. Abert Rim is home to bighorn sheep, raptors, and other wildlife. It is also a popular spot for paragliding and hang gliding, as the cliffs create strong thermals.

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The Chocolate Hills, Philippines - These unusual geological formations in the Philippines look like a landscape made of chocolate kisses. They're a must-visit for any nature lover! #ChocolateHills #GeologicalWonders https://snip.ly/jz0kea