Makhtesh Ramon, a huge crater created by erosion in ancient Geological times, the black hills are deposits basalt rocks, Negev Desert, Israel.

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Makhtesh Ramon, a huge crater in the arid desert, natural phnomenon created by erosion in ancient geological times, the black hills are deposits of basalt rocks,Those hills were named after the Astronauts of the Columbia Shuttle that crashed unto Earth Feb. 1, 2003. Makhtesh Ramon, Negev Desert, Israel. February 12, 2010

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Location: Makhtesh Ramon, Negev Desert, Israel
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