Large Makhtesh, huge crater surrounded by resistant hard rock created by erosion, the colour of the hills tells what mineral is in them, Negev Desert.
The Large Makhtesh or Makhtesh Hatira, a huge crater in the arid desert, natural phnomenon created by erosion in ancient geological times. The steep walls with layers seen surround the deep valley - crater. The colour of the hills in the crater tell you which mineral is in the hill's rock or soil. Large Makhtesh, Negev Desert, Israel. March 16, 2013
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Location: Large Makhtesh, the Negev Desert, Israel.
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