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New Zealand's "Pancake Rocks"

The "Pancake Rocks," heavily eroded limestone outcroppings; Punakaiki, South Island, New Zealand. The rocks were formed by a chemical process called "stylobedding," which caused sediments to be laid down in alternate bands of durable and less-durable layers. Subsequent uplift and weathering has resulted in immense stacks of limestone, interspersed with "blowholes," which the waves burst through at high tide. The Pancake Rocks are a popular tourist destination, drawing thousands of visitors a year.
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New Zealand's "Pancake Rocks"
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The "Pancake Rocks," heavily eroded limestone outcroppings; Punakaiki, South Island, New Zealand. The rocks were formed by a chemical process called "stylobedding," which caused sediments to be laid down in alternate bands of durable and less-durable layers. Subsequent uplift and weathering has resulted in immense stacks of limestone, interspersed with "blowholes," which the waves burst through at high tide. The Pancake Rocks are a popular tourist destination, drawing thousands of visitors a year.
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Album / Science Source / Mark Boulton
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5120 x 3413 px | 50.0 MB
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43.3 x 28.9 cm | 17.1 x 11.4 in (300 dpi)
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