Sunrise over Porthills, Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. The Port Hills are a 12 million-year-old remnant of the Lyttelton volcano crater.

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Sunrise over Porthills, Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. The Port Hills are a 12 million-year-old remnant of the Lyttelton volcano crater. Wind, rain, sun, ice and snow have eroded the crater over the last 8 million years. The rugged outcrops of the Port Hills contrast against the skyline. Image by Bradley White

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Porthills, Christchurch, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Bradley White / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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