Deposits Collection (#6)

Coloured coastal rock. These colourful streaks result from the deposition and compression of coloured sediment during the rock formation. Photographed in Polzeath, Cornwall, UK

Volcanic ash layers in rock. Cross-bedded layers of volcanic ash laid down during countless eruptions over thousands of years

Noctis Labyrinthus, Mars. Coloured satellite image of exposed layers on the valley walls of Noctis Labyrinthus on Mars. The white and grey patches (middle right)

Gold in placer. Placer mining is a type of open cast mining in which minerals are extracted from alluvial, rather than from subterranean, deposits

Layered Martian terrain, satellite image
Layered Martian terrain. Coloured satellite image of layered rocks in Arabia Terra, northern Mars. The rocks have layers of roughly uniform depth

Martian crater rim, satellite image
Martian crater rim. Coloured satellite image of a fractured crater rim in Arabia Terra, northern Mars. It is thought the crater once held a large lake, which deposited sediments

Ice cap erosion on Mars, satellite image
Ice cap erosion on Mars. Coloured satellite image of pits on the south polar ice cap. The ice cap is made from frozen carbon dioxide

Cholesterol, molecular model
Cholesterol. Molecular model of the fatty and waxy alcohol cholesterol. Atoms are represented by spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (grey), oxygen (red)

Chincha (Guano) Islands
A view of Middle Island, from North Island, one of the three Chincha Islands, otherwise known as the Guano Islands. Lying about ninety miles from Peru

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Bar of Silver
Silver deposits at the Bank of England include bars of silver from South America of a fine description

Bullion Office. Bank of England. American Silver. The Smalle
Silver deposits in the Bank of England include oblong pigs of silver from South America, weighing on average 65 lbs each, and smaller semi-globular pieces from Valparaiso

The Cap of Liberty, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone, 1874
Engraving showing the cone of lime, 42 feet high and 22 feet in diameter, known as The Cap of Liberty, Yellowstone National Park, 1874

Mound of Deposits from Fountain, Yellowstone, 1883
Engraving showing the mound formed of globules of rock from the Fountain, Yellowstone National Park, 1883

Dinosaur footprints found in the hills of Arizona
Petrified dinosaur footprints, cleared of lime deposits and full of water, in the snow capped hills of Arizona, a discovery made by Mr C. L Bernheimer

Dannemora Iron Mine
Working the iron deposits at Dannemora, Sweden

Greece Mycenae
A view of the ruins of the Early greek city state of Mycenae, famed for its shaft grave deposits discovered by Heinrich Schliemann

Dinosaur / Tylosaurus
TYLOSAURUS DYSPELOR 10-metre marine dinosaur, reconstructed from remains found in chalk deposits in Kansas, USA

River channel floored with pumice lahar deposits, Pinatubo volcano, northern Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Remains of a raised beach near Sennen Cove, Cornwall, UK. Raised beaches are evidence of higher sea levels than today
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Ancient cave houses dug into Loess deposits in Shanxi province, northern China
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Trees planted in Loess deposits in Shanxi province, northern China
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Art work on a new highway in Shanxi Province, northern China
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Eroded Loess deposits in Shanxi province, northern China
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Sand on the road at Redcar in the UK
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China Clay workings near St Austell in Cornwall UK
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Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast. This section of caost is the fastest eroding point in the uK
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The lifeboat launching ramp destroyed at Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast
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Waves crashing against the sea defences at Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast
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River Nile Delta and Suez Canal, Egypt, satellite image. North is at top. Water is black, vegetation is green and arid land is brown. The image data has been decorrelated to enhance the colours

Volcanic landscape, satellite image. North is at top. Desert sands and salt deposits are white, with the colour varying to light blue depending on the amount of rock content

Hissalik Post-Excavation
The site at Hissarlik, excavated by Heinrich Schliemann and identified as ancient Troy. Schliemanns massive slice through the deposits can be clearly seen

Digging out Guano / Peru
Guano mining operations: Chincha islands, Peru. The deposits of seabirds, named guano, were sought after as prized fertiliser in the nineteenth century

Extracting Guano / Peru
Peruvians on the Chincha islands, work to extract guano deposits

Undersea Salvager
H W McCauleys project for a supersubmarine capable of exploring for underwater oil and mineral deposits, inspecting wrecks and observing fauna and flora

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"Unearthing the Riches: Exploring Deposits from Ancient Treasures to Natural Wonders" 1️⃣ Picture No. 10984558: Delve into the captivating world of deposits, where hidden treasures await discovery. 2️⃣ Bingham Canyon Copper Mine or Kennecott Mine: Witness the sheer magnitude of mineral deposits that have shaped industries and economies. 3️⃣ Salt Marsh at Hest Bank Morecambe Bay Lancashire UK: Nature's intricate dance creates mesmerizing salt deposits, a testament to Earth's beauty and resilience. 4️⃣ Dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era - China: Fossilized remains reveal prehistoric creatures preserved in ancient sedimentary deposits, unlocking secrets of our planet's past. 5️⃣ State Bank of the USSR, 1939: Historical artifacts remind us how financial institutions safeguarded precious metal deposits as symbols of wealth and stability. 6️⃣ Kidney stone, 18th century: Even within our own bodies, mineral they are form intriguing structures that shed light on medical mysteries throughout history. 7️⃣ Hissarlik (Troy) Digging: Archaeological excavations unearth layers upon layers of cultural deposits, unraveling tales from civilizations long gone but not forgotten. 8️⃣ West Indies Sombrero: Explore stunning coral reefs teeming with life—a vibrant underwater ecosystem built by calcium carbonate depositing organisms over centuries. 9️⃣ Bullion Office. Bank of England. Receiving Office: The heartland for gold reserves—where nations entrust their most valuable monetary assets in secure vaults beneath London streets. 🔟 Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast. This section is eroding rapidly due to global warming-induced sea level rise and increased storms—an urgent reminder to protect our fragile coastal environments from disappearing into mere geological footnotes.