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Why are river rocks round? My only guess is that through out time, these rocks will tumble back and forth causing it to be round. Given more time, it will break into finer fragments causing a collection of what looks like sand (PJ). At times, mother nature will cause raging waters both from the river and ocean. In the mean time, what will happen to this bridge? Aloha and thank you for viewing
Comments (23)
TwoPynts
I dunno. It looks pretty sturdy, but time has a way of wearing down mountains. Nicely captured.
Apophis906
such a very cool shot.
Cosine
That's exactly the right explanation, Errol. It's tumbling that wears away the edges and corners. River rocks always end up round. I remember this place. I loved the orange flowers all over the hillsides, but I don't remember if I ever found out what they are. I remember this bridge looking quite sturdy, but nature has an infinite amount of time, and an infinite energy budget. Guess who wins?
beachzz
Questions to ponder for sure, but as Dennis said, mother nature always wins ~~~Great foto!!
sharky_
Dennis....Those orange/redish flowers.......would you believe African Tulips? They are all over the islands. Aloha
timtripp
great shot!
CavalierLady
I notice the dark charcoal colored sand even more, not a color seen around here. Nice shot, Errol.
Oils_on_Display
.:Properly cared for this bridge will last forever - when we go, the bridge goes, great shot:.
thelamb
Great shot xx
jwiest
Gorgeous shot. The rocks not only wear down through their own tumbling, but with other smaller rocks tumbling over them. :)
Richardphotos
bridge over troubled waters?beautiful scene Errol
MrsLubner
I've never been to Hawaii and probably never will but I have also never thought of rivers with river rock when I think of The Islands. It's sand I think of - course or fine...white, black or tan...mountains covered in lush tropical growth; water falling over cliffs onto boulders and into clear pools - but never has my mind found river rock there. How silly of me! I would think, though, rivers are pretty much the same everywhere. When they spill their banks with a rushing torrent of water, they take whatever is in their path with them...and if they don't get it the first time, or the second or third, that water will keep coming back full strength until it tears it all out and carries it away. Stellar shot to bring all this to mind... :-)
babuci
Wonderful capture. Good question to think about too.
jocko500
got to think now lol . cool pov. guess the brige turns to rust and color the rocks.
npauling
Very impressive bridge and I think it will see you out. I love how you have captured the river.
nongo
Some rocks over here are not only round but smooth & flat, great for stacking!! excellent image Errol!!!! Aloha...
goodoleboy
Interesting capture, Shark! I believe rocks are rounded because of their exposure to the elements, whether they be rain, wind, sand storms, waterflow, etc.
Digitaleagle
Awesome shot!!
durleybeachbum
Interesting pic!
hotracer2
Excellent:):)
auntietk
Wonderful shot! Given enough time, water will wear down a mountain.
vlaaitje
wonderful area, would love to travel there as well.....
sossy
interesting river capture! guess you are right with the round rocks! ;o)