Dark fin-like spines, AKA Dikes, once molten, welled up into subterranean fissures millions of years ago, and cooled. Softer rock has since weathered

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Dark fin-like spines, AKA Dikes, once molten, welled up into subterranean fissures millions of years ago, and cooled. Softer rock has since weathered away.

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Size: 5100px × 2866px
Location: Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States
Photo credit: © Jim Kidd / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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