The Moon Valley from the air - landscape showing folded marbles gneisses and doerite dykes - from the 500 million year metamorphism of the Damaran rocks - Damaran orogeny - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
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The Moon Valley from the air - landscape showing folded marbles gneisses and doerite dykes - from the 500 million year metamorphism of the Damaran rocks - Damaran orogeny - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
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The Moon Valley from the air - landscape showing folded marbles gneisses and doerite dykes - from the 500 million year metamorphism of the Damaran rocks
Damaran orogeny - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
Karl Terblanche
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Aerials Deserts Dolerite Gneiss Namib Rocks Southern Central Africa
Lost in the Moon Valley - A Journey Through Time and Rocks
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, Karl Andre Terblanche takes us on a thrilling aerial adventure over Namibia's Moon Valley. As we soar through the sky, we are greeted by a mesmerizing landscape that tells a tale of 500 million years of metamorphism. The image showcases folded marbles gneisses and doerite dykes, remnants of the Damaran rocks' transformation during the ancient Damaran orogeny. The rugged mountains rise proudly from the arid Namib Desert, creating an otherworldly scene that seems straight out of a science fiction movie. As our eyes wander across this geological wonderland, it becomes clear why this region is often referred to as "the Moon Valley". Its rocky formations resemble lunar landscapes with their unique shapes and textures. It's as if we've been transported to another planet right here on Earth! Namibia's vast desert stretches endlessly beneath us, reminding us of nature's ability to create breathtaking beauty even in seemingly inhospitable environments. The dolerite and gneiss rocks add splashes of contrasting colors against the sandy backdrop, further enhancing the visual spectacle before our eyes. Terblanche's photograph captures not only the magnificence of this African gem but also serves as a reminder that our planet holds countless wonders waiting to be explored. So let your imagination take flight and get lost in this extraordinary journey through time and rocks!
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