Houses of the Holy ?

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Houses of the Holy ?

A pile of dinosaur dung left over from the Dark Ages ??? Nope, think again ... These vents are known in geologic terms as a fumarole. A large amount of calcite deposited within give them their cemented look and "sandpapery" feel. The holes and "tunnels" on the surface are the result of air pockets that "burst." January 13, 2010
lcarreau
on Jan 15, 2010 9:58 pm
Lat/Lon: 34.49740°N / 111.74941°W
Image Type(s): Bouldering,  Hiking,  Informational,  Scenery,  Humor
Image ID: 589673

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