Geology Collection (#11)

THE COLORADO RIVER. Granite Falls, Kiabab Division, Grand Canyon. Wood engraving, 1870

THE COLORADO RIVER. The Brink of the Inner Gorge. Wood engraving, 1870

GRAND CANYON. The Colorado River. Wood engraving, 1870

UTAH: GLEN CANYON. Wood engraving, late 19th century

Copper and magnesium sulphate
Copper sulphate and magnesium sulphate crystals, polarised light micrograph

Laguna Sejar, Salar de Atacama, Atacama Desert, Chile, South America

Road ascending The Quiraing, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom

Watchet Cliff Strata
The curious cliff strata at Watchet, Somerset, England

Castle Geyser, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Obsidian dome, geological site; at 8000 ft. Evidence of recent volcanic activity. on the east side of the Sierra Nevada
ROG-11943 Obsidian dome, geological site; at 8000 ft. Evidence of recent volcanic activity. on the east side of the Sierra Nevada, California

Te Tarata hot springs, Rotomahana, New Zealand
View of the Te Tarata hot springs by Lake Rotomahana, North Island, New Zealand -- thermal springs with encrusted terraces

Mont Blanc mountain range and Bionnassay glacier, St. Gervais, Haute-Savoie, French Alps, France, Europe

Dramatic coastal scenery near Trevose Head in North Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

USA, Colorado, Early Snow; Near Aspen, Landscape Of Maroon Lake And Maroon Bells In Distance

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1871. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836. He first made his name as a geologist

Clouds at dawn over the rock formations, Alabama Hills, Inyo National Forest, California, United States of America, North America

Halslon Reservoir, ash and gas cloud of the Holuhraun fissure eruption, near the volcano Baroarbunga, highlands, Northeast Iceland, Iceland

Rainbow Geyser, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Matterhorn, 4478m, Zermatt, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Osorno Volcano (Volcan Osorno) and Llanquihue Lake, Puerto Varas, Chile Lake District, Chile, South America

Picture No. 11066873
Lower Antelope Canyon. Arizona, USA. Date:

Picture No. 11050115
Purpurite Maine, USA Date:

Picture No. 11050106
Marcellus Shale natural gas bearing rock gas extracted using controversial fracking or hydraulic fracturing New York, USA Date:

USA, NM, Capulin Volcano National Monument. Extinct volcano, erupted fairly recently (56, 000+ years ago)

Smoking 700m wide crater of Volcan Telica in the North West volcano chain, one of the countrys most active volcanoes, Leon, Nicaragua, Central America

The caldera of the Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, United States of America, North America

Artwork of supervolcano erupting on Mars
Planetary scientists have concluded that Eden Patera, a Martian crater, is the remains of an ancient supervocanic eruption, the first of its kind on this planet

Clay pit, St. Austell, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tide pool area in Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America

Agate Bridge, a petrified log spanning ravine, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Wilson Arch, near Moab, Utah, United States of America, North America

Limpet shell on sandstone rock, Northumberland, Northeast England, United Kingdom, Europe

Waterfalls cascade down the karst limestone cliffs of the Cirque de Gavarnie, Pyrenees National Park, Hautes-Pyrenees, France, Europe

Geologists at Piltdown
Geologists Association party visiting the pit at Piltdown on 12 July 1913

Glacial rock, Halifax 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

William Daniel Conybeare (1787-1857)
Portrait of William Daniel Conybeare, a distinguished English geologists. Drawing, charcoal on paper, artist unknown, c. 1824. Original held at the Natural History Museum, London

Mastodon in Geological Gallery, December 1919
The Guide Lecturer, John Henry Leonard, took this shot of two girls inspecting a primitive elephant or mastodon (Mammut americanus), in December 1919

Plate 17. Mantells Geology of Sussex
Plate 17 from Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex, 1827 by G. A. Mantell

Plate 19. Mantells Geology of Sussex
Plate 19 from Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex, 1827 by G. A. Mantell

Dawn from Bryce Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Tourist jeep on Salar de Uyuni (Salt Flats of Uyuni) from Isla del Pescado (Fish Island), Potosi Department, Bolivia, South America

Emerald - Green variety of Beryl - Be3Al2Si6O18 - Berylium aluminum silicate - green clor from trace of chromium
CAN-4440 Emerald - Green variety of Beryl - Be3Al2Si6O18 China Berylium aluminum silicate - green clor from trace of chromium - Important gem John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Opal Boulder, Queensland Australia
KEL-1424 OPAL - Boulder, Queensland, Australia Ken Lucas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cascades, Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

CASTELL Y GWYNT
An unusual rock formation, known as Castell y Gwynt ( Castle of the Winds ) on Glyder Fach, Snowdonia, Wales. Date: BC

Soviet Arctic explorer Papanin, 1937
Soviet Arctic explorer Ivan Papanin (1894-1986) in 1937 while commanding the first Soviet drifting station " North Pole-1". Expedition members and equipment are in the background

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"Exploring the Earth's Rich Tapestry: A Journey through Geology" William Smith Geological Map: Unveiling the intricate layers of our planet's history, this map showcases the pioneering work of geologist William Smith. Derwent Water, with Blencathra behind: Nature's masterpiece in Cumbria, England reveals geological wonders that have shaped this breathtaking landscape over millions of years. View to the Seven Sisters from Seaford Head: Witnessing the dramatic cliffs and rolling waves along East Sussex's coast reminds us of nature's relentless force and its impact on shaping our world. Continental drift after 250 million years: Delving into deep time, we unravel how tectonic plates have shifted and continents have drifted apart, reshaping our planet as we know it today. Sunset at Uluru, Ayers Rock: The vibrant hues painting the sky above Australia's iconic monolith remind us of ancient geological processes that formed this majestic landmark over countless millennia. Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales: Marvel at Mother Nature's artistry as water erodes limestone to create magnificent formations like this awe-inspiring cove in England’s picturesque countryside. Tryfan viewed from Glyder Fach in Snowdonia: Gazing upon Wales' rugged beauty unveils a tale written by glaciers and volcanic activity—a testament to Earth’s dynamic past etched across these towering peaks. Antique colored illustrations - Geological map of England and Wales: Step back in time with these vintage maps that guided early geologists through uncharted territories, unlocking secrets hidden beneath our feet. Durdle Door, Dorset: Carved by relentless waves over eons, this natural limestone arch stands proudly on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast—a living testament to Earth’s ongoing transformational journey. Geological map of Britain and Ireland.