Igneous Collection (page 2)

Moonbow and starry sky over Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Coral reef and haiku, Pu uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park (City of Refuge), Kona Coast, Hawaii, USA

Sunset at Porth Nanven, Cornwall, England

Deer stones with inscriptions, 1000 BC, Mongolia

Endless road in central Iceland 2
Iceland - 27 May 2006. The back-end of nowhere. Many places in Iceland fill one with awe and wonder of natural beauty. This is not one of them

Joshua Trees (yucca brevifolia) among the large granite rocks of Joshua Tree National Park

WYOMING: DEVILs TOWER. A view of Devils Tower in Hullet, Wyoming. Photograph by John C.H. Grabill, 1890

Hornblende-biotite granite
Geological specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition. It had a broad scientific programme and collected thousands of geological

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South shore of Iceland at Dyrholaey

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The Giant's Causeway at sunset

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The Giant's Causeway

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A view of the Giant's Causeway

Palouse Falls surrounded by ancient basalt rock on the Palouse River, Washington, USA
Overview of the Palouse Falls surrounded by basalt rock, a remnant of ancient glacial floods and lying on the Palouse River within the Palouse Falls State Park; Washington, United States of America

Dettifoss waterfall, Northeastern Region, Iceland
Rugged rock cliffs along Jokulsa a Fjollum river at Dettifoss waterfall, reputed to be the second most powerful waterfall in Europe after the Rhine Falls; Skutustadahreppur, Northeastern Region

Namibia, Namib Desert, Spitzkoppe Mountain. One of the features of this community managed park is the impressive Rock Arch here at sunset with an intrepid tourist climbing along its ridge

Geological map of southern Germany, Bohemia, Switzerland and Austria, published 1897
Geological map of southern and central Germany, Bohemia, Switzerland and Austria. Lithograph, published in 1897

Moon rock fragment from the last Apollo space mission, Apollo 17, encased in perspex on a wooden plaque. The thumbnail-size rock is around 3.7 billion years old

Basalt columns, Real del Monte mine, Mexico
Engraving of a sketch by Alexander Humboldt, 1810 Date: 1810

Rainbow over Deer stones with inscriptions, 1000 BC, Mongolia

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basalt porphry with feldspar phenocrysts, Chinese writing stone California, igneous rock basalt porphry with feldspar phenocrysts Date:

Bog pools in weathered basalt blocks at Northern Irish coast at Ballintoy Harbour, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Quartz-feldspar porphyry C016 / 6206
Quartz-feldspar porphyry. Geological specimen collected during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Hornblende-biotite granite C016 / 6205
Hornblende-biotite granite. Geological specimen collected during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Tenorite mineral crystals C016 / 4933
Tenorite mineral crystals. Tenorite is a form of copper oxide. It is found as grey-to-black metallic crystals (in fibrous form here) as a by-product of lava flows

Quartz-feldspar porphyry
Geological specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition. It had a broad scientific programme and collected thousands of geological

Plate XXXXIV: Lava Samples
Pl XXXXIV. Observation on the volcanoes of the two Sicilies, Naples, 1776 & 1779 compiled by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803) while Ambassador to the Kingdom of Naples

Diamond crystal
Natural diamond crystal in Kimberlite from Kimberley, South Africa. Kimberlite is the rock in which diamonds occur. The rock was named after the the South African site, Kimberley

Spilite igneous rock

A Tertiary Igneous Dyke
A Tertiary igneous dyke cutting through a sandstone deposit. The igneous rock pierced its way through the earths crust in a vertical fissure

Davis Mountains at sunrise in west Texas

Ocotillo(Fouqurieria splendens) and the Mule Ears (formation) at sunrise in Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA

El Capitan under a starry moonlit night (climbers headlamps visible), Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Europe, Iceland, Hraunfossar. Waterfalls flow over igneous rocks into stream. Credit as
Iceland, Hraunfossar. Waterfalls flow over igneous rocks into stream. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Deer stones with inscriptions, 1000 BC, Mongolia

Malpais Nature Trail, Valley of Fires Natural Recreation Area, Carrizozo, New Mexico USA

Succulent on the Malpais Nature Trail, Valley of Fires Natural Recreation Area, Carrizozo, New Mexico USA

Cactus on the Malpais Nature Trail, Valley of Fires Natural Recreation Area, Carrizozo, New Mexico USA

Sunset over Pu uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park (City of Refuge), Kona Coast, Hawaii

Gates of the Valley, Yosemite National Park, California

Last light on Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park, California

Evening light on Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California USA

Moonbow and starry sky over Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, California

Sunset over Tuolumne Meadows along Budd Creek, Yosemite National Park, California

Half Dome from Yosemite Point, Yosemite National Park, California USA

Bridalveil Fall and the Leaning Tower, Yosemite National Park, California USA

WYOMING: DEVILs TOWER. A view of Devils Tower in Wyoming. Photograph by John C.H. Grabill, 1888

Glacier cave at Vatnajoekull, Iceland, Scandinavia, Europe

Basalt towers in the Mik mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

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"Igneous Wonders: From Yosemite to Kamchatka, Exploring the Fiery Beauty of Nature" Majestic and awe-inspiring, Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View in California's Yosemite National Park showcases the breathtaking power formations. Nevada Fall, Half Dome, and Liberty Cap stand tall against the backdrop of Yosemite National Park, their rugged igneous features a testament to nature's artistry. In Wyoming's Devils Tower National Monument, an ancient volcanic plug known as Devils Tower rises dramatically from the surrounding landscape - a true wonder carved by igneous forces. Transport yourself to another world with the Martian-like landscape created by lava flows at Tolbachik Volcano in Kamchatka, Russia - a mesmerizing display of molten rock cascading down its slopes. At Secret Beach (Kauapea Beach) in Hawaii, witness the raw power of waves crashing on igneous rocks while catching glimpses of Kilauea Lighthouse standing proudly amidst it all. Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, Spain is a surreal sight where volcanic activity has shaped an otherworldly terrain dominated by striking igneous formations that seem straight out of science fiction. The vibrant hues and unique patterns found within Garnet Peridotite showcase how minerals crystallize within this fascinating type rock – truly nature’s masterpiece. Los Gigantes cliffs rise majestically along Tenerife's coastline in Spain's Canary Islands; these towering walls were formed through millions of years' worth of volcanic activity shaping solidified magma into sheer beauty. Delve into geology with "The Nummulosphere Part I" cover image capturing intricate details and textures found within various types rocks – unlocking Earth’s geological secrets one layer at a time.