Friday, July 13, 2012

DANXIA LANDFORM, CHINA

 

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This is a geological phenomenon known as Danxia landform. These phenomena can be observed in several places in China. This example is located in Zhangye, Province of Gansu. The colour is the result of an accumulation over millions of years of red sandstone and other rocks.

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