Today it was Kolob Canyon
Jun 12, 2021 21:37:28 #
A very nice day trip about 50 miles away. What do you suppose caused this rock to be split like this?
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Jun 12, 2021 21:40:15 #
It is an odd fracture pattern!
Water gets in the cracks and expands when it freezes.
Does it freeze in the winter there?
Was a LONG time ago, they're really weathered.
Jun 12, 2021 21:41:02 #
alberio wrote:
A very nice day trip about 50 miles away. What do you suppose caused this rock to be split like this?
Nice images Alberio . My guess on the rock to slit was moisture and temperature change to cause the slit.
Jun 12, 2021 21:45:38 #
An excellent set. The weather, heat and cold caused the cracks. Mahalo for sharing.
Jun 12, 2021 21:51:17 #
Longshadow wrote:
It is an odd fracture pattern!
Water gets in the cracks and expands when it freezes.
Does it freeze in the winter there?
It is an odd fracture pattern!
Water gets in the cracks and expands when it freezes.
Does it freeze in the winter there?
Yes it does, more that you'd think.
Jun 12, 2021 21:55:15 #
The fractured rock was about 8-10 ft diameter and you could see all the way through it. There is a smaller but similar crack forming just to the right of the big one.
Jun 12, 2021 22:15:36 #
alberio wrote:
A very nice day trip about 50 miles away. What do you suppose caused this rock to be split like this?
Jun 12, 2021 23:40:27 #
Good move on your part. Most tourists miss Kolob Canyon. Very nice shots.
Jun 13, 2021 06:21:56 #
alberio wrote:
A very nice day trip about 50 miles away. What do you suppose caused this rock to be split like this?
Jun 13, 2021 09:18:19 #
Jun 13, 2021 09:41:45 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
The split is caused by water and ice and gravity, pushing and pulling the rock apart along weak points.
Jun 13, 2021 09:49:10 #
A very enjoyable series, Alberio...the close-ups of the boulders made for interesting subjects!!
Jun 13, 2021 10:13:13 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
alberio wrote:
A very nice day trip about 50 miles away. What do you suppose caused this rock to be split like this?
Nice shots of those rock formations!
The cracking is caused by old age. When get as old as those rocks something is bound to break — where do you think pebbles come from? 🤔
Stan
Jun 13, 2021 12:07:50 #
Jun 13, 2021 12:08:09 #
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