Sheepeater Cliffs, #19794

Sheepeater Cliffs, an example of columnar jointing in basalt due to shrinkage during cooling. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, natural history stock photograph, photo id 19794Add To Light Table
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Sheepeater Cliffs, an example of columnar jointing in basalt due to shrinkage during cooling. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Stock Photo: 19794
Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Format: Digital 16:9
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