layers by Faemike55

Photography • Landscape • posted on Oct 16, 2016

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I'm not sure if this is the correct explanation for this phenomenon, but these rocks, there were lots of them, are split into layers. The only explanation that I've been able to find is due to mechanical weathering, however, for the most part, these are usually underwater and not subjected to the 'normal' weathering effect (freezing and thawing) that is normally affects rocks above ground. I found this on my hike along the Columbia River, which was very low due to low tide and low water levels. It was a fascinating hike and adventure. thank you for your wonderful comments and faves & look-sees! I greatly appreciate them all. Next Wednesday, my friend & I are going hunting for a week and hopefully be successful. At least the weather is more cooperative in that the forest will be wet instead of dry and noisy.

Comments (42)

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virginiese

4:22AM | Wed, 19 October 2016

Well seen ! The structure is interesting indeed ! Great capture of it !

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JeffersonAF

9:40AM | Wed, 19 October 2016

Great.

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HADCANCER

12:32PM | Wed, 19 October 2016

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bmac62

7:19PM | Wed, 19 October 2016

It almost looks like a piece of sandstone...could have broken off a cliff or a shoreline embankment and fallen in the river...moving water simply eroded the softer material between the layers and just like that you have this intriguing thing where you least expect it.

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velleman

9:05AM | Sun, 23 October 2016

Interesting indeed :-)

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Crudelitas

3:23PM | Sun, 23 October 2016

Nice shot of the nature. Great done, Mike!

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Radar_rad-dude

12:51AM | Tue, 25 October 2016

Quite an amazing discovery and wonderful mystery! Excellent photo, Mike!

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MagikUnicorn

10:38AM | Wed, 26 October 2016

Very old rock !

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anitalee

10:00PM | Wed, 26 October 2016

Excellent

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Leilana

9:40PM | Fri, 28 October 2016

Very interesting shot! I like this image! Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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mermaid

9:32AM | Mon, 31 October 2016

cool find, Mike, and I think RodS is right, this is a sediment stone, and as it is laying on its side the water can wash in and out the softer layers and in wither the frost can split it up again... it will take some time but it will be sand again :

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