Erosion Collection (page 100)

Preserved original moai in the Tahai Archaeological Zone, Rapa Nui National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Easter Island (Isla de Pascua), Chile, South America

Erosion pattern in yellow sandstone under patterned clouds, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, United States of America, North America

White, tan, and red sandstone butte, White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, United States of America, North America

White and pink sandstone formations, White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Layered sandstone, Coyote Buttes Wilderness, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Clouds over white and salmon sandstone, White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, United States of America, North America

White and pink sandstone ridges, White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Sandstone cones at first light, Coyote Buttes Wilderness, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Layers of tan sandstone, White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Red sandstone with three-dimensional erosion forms, Gold Butte, Nevada, United States of America, North America

The red scoria quarry at Puna Pau, a cinder cone on the outskirts of Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Easter Island (Isla de Pascua), Chile, South America

A single moai at Fishermans Harbor in the town of Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Easter Island (Isla de Pascua), Chile, South America

The Arch, in limestone cliff, Peterborough, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Cave in waterfall undercut, Cathedral Gorge in Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Repairing sea defences, excavator with grabber placing boulders on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, February 2014

Repairing sea defences, excavators repairing seawall on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, February 2014

Eroded coastal granite outcrop at sunset, Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase N. P
Eroded coastal granite outcrop at sunset, Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase N.P. Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia, February

Eroded coastal rocks on granite outcrop at sunset, Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase N. P
Eroded coastal rocks on granite outcrop at sunset, Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase N.P. Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia, February

Eroded sandstone sea cliffs, Painted Cliffs, Maria Island N. P. Tasmania, Australia, February
Eroded sandstone sea cliffs, Painted Cliffs, Maria Island N.P. Tasmania, Australia, February

Red and white sandstone stripes at sunrise, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Sandstone arch under clouds, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Detail of sandstone with circular rings, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Patterns in yellow, orange, and purple sandstone, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Hoodoos and snow lit by strong dawn light in winter, Queens Garden Trail at Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Rocks and hoodoos lit by strong dawn light in winter, Queens Garden Trail at Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Rocks and lone pine tree lit by dawn light in winter, Queens Garden Trail, Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Rocks lit by late afternoon sun with snow, from Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Djupalonssandur black stone beach, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland, Polar Regions

Virgin River Narrows, Zion National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Lower Antelope Canyon, near Page, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Rattlesnake Canyon, near Page, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Sipapu Bridge, Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, United States of America, North America

Mesa Arch at dawn looking towards Washerwoman Arch, Islands in the Sky section of Canyonlands National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

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Yemen, Province of Sanaa, traditional mud brick houses on mountain side
Yemen - Province of Sanaa. Typical Yemeni architecture

Greece, Thessaly, Meteora, Varlaam Monastery, low angle view UNESCO World Heritage Site

Satellite view of Japan with snow-covered mountains, Spring greening land at lower levels. Dust from mainland China blowing over the Sea of Japan, and out into the Pacific Ocean. Credit: NASA

Victoria Crater, impact crater at Meridiani Planum, near equator of Mars, approximately 800 meters in diameter. Scalloped rim is caused by erosion. Credit NASA. Science Astronomy Planet

Storm in the Dust Bowl, America, 1930s. Man and boys walking towards wooden hut gradually being covered by wind-blown dust. Small boy is holding up his hand to protect his face

View of coastline with pebble beach and sea cliff, Sjalland (Zealand), Baltic Sea, Denmark, may

View of ancient monastery, on conglomerate pinnacles and cliffs, World Heritage Site, Roussanou Monastery, Meteora, Kalambaka, Thessaly, Greece, April

New Holland TM150 tractor with Vaderstad seed drill, with wind blown dust in field, Sweden, may

New Holland TM150 tractor, drilling in field with wind blown dust, Sweden, may

Sea defence boulders and houses, St. Martin de Brehal, Manche, Normandy, France, December

Mountain road blocked by snow and landslip, Val d Ossoue, near Gavarnie, French Pyrenees, Hautes-Pyrenees, France, June

Eroded footpath on quartzite ridge and hill, fenced off for recovery, Stiperstones, Shropshire, England, August

Storm damage to shingle filled wire gabions on beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, January

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"Erosion: Nature's Sculptor Unleashed" From the towering Haytor Rocks in Dartmoor National Park, to the majestic Malham Cove in Yorkshire Dales, it has left its mark on some of Europe's most breathtaking landscapes. The rugged beauty of Durdle Door in Dorset and the captivating rock formations at Lands End in Mexico remind us of nature's power to shape our world. On Ireland's Dingle Peninsula, AL 2367 showcases a coastal masterpiece crafted by erosion. Meanwhile, Beesands' fishermen witness firsthand how this relentless force shapes their surroundings along Start Bay in Devon. Flamborough Head stands as a testament to erosion's artistry on England's eastern coast. Gordale Scar reveals the raw grandeur of Yorkshire Dales National Park, while Marsden Rock proudly displays its weathered charm. Across the Atlantic lies The Wave, an awe-inspiring work of art carved into Navajo sandstone within Arizona's Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Trebarwith Strand invites visitors to marvel at Cornwall’s eroded cliffs and Rough Tor Rocks stand tall amidst Bodmin Moor’s windswept landscape. Erosion is not just a destructive force; it is also a master sculptor that carves out wonders for all to behold. These remarkable locations serve as reminders that even against nature’s mightiest forces, beauty can emerge from chaos – reminding us of our planet’s ever-changing splendor.