Eroded sandstone rock formations, tafoni, at bay of Algeciras, Spain, Europa.


Tafoni (tafone) are small cave-like features found in granular rock such as sandstone, granite, and sandy-limestone with rounded entrances and smooth concave walls, often connected, adjacent, and/or networked. They often occur in groups that can riddle a hillside, cliff, or other rock formation


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Location: CA-223, 11207 Algeciras, Cádiz, Spain
Photo credit: © Perry van Munster / Alamy / Afripics
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