Igneous Collection

Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park, California USA

Nevada Fall, Half Dome and Liberty Cap, Yosemite National Park, California

WY, Devils Tower National Monument, Devils Tower
Wyoming, Devils Tower National Monument, Devils Tower

Martian landscape, artwork. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water. The red colour of the rocks is due to a high content of iron oxides

Tolbachik Volcano erupting with lava flowing down the mountain side. Kamchatka, Russia. November 29th 2013. Winner of the Wildscapes category

Surf crashing on rocks at Secret Beach (Kauapea Beach), Kilauea Lighthouse visible, Kauai, Hawaii

Los Gigantes, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote, Spain
The road from the Timanfaya National Park on Lanzarote going back towards Yaiza

Great Staple Tor in evening light, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, UK

Garnet Peridotite
Garnet-peridotite, a major constituent in the make-up of the Earth. Image published in Natures Connections An Exploration of Natural History. Published in 2000

The Nummulosphere Part I. Front Cover
An account of the organic origin of so-called igneous rocks and of abyssal red clays by Kirkpatrick, Randolph (1863-1950), London. 1913

Granite Statues in front of the Biblioteca. Venice. Italy

Basalt bomb
Geological specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition. It had a broad scientific programme and collected thousands of geological

Strato volcanic eruption
A strato volcano has a steep volcanic cone built up by dense lava flows and pyroclastic debris. One of a series (including image numbers 185 to 190) showing various forms of volcanic eruption

Section of Chassigny meteorite
Thin section of Chassigny in cross-polarized light, showing shocked and deformed olivine grains. The field of view is 3mm

Microscope image of the Pasamonte eucrite
Microscopic image of the Pasamonte eucrite showing a basaltic texture. Field of view is 2.5mm across

Lava flow entering the ocean at dawn, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, The Big Island, Hawaii, USA

United States of America, Oregon, Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The wild, volcanic landscape of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument located within the boundaries of the Deschutes National

Evening light on Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

WY, Devils Tower National Monument, Devils Tower

Deposits of travertine colored by thermophilic bacteria, Upper Terraces Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park. Date: 21-09-2019

Colorful travertine formations at Great Fountain Geyser, Yellowstone National Park. Date: 16-09-2019

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Davis Mountains at sunrise in west Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Canada, Ontario, Killbear Provincial Park. Precambrian Shield rocks in shade. Date: 23/04/2010

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Africa, Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Sunrise lights Quiver Trees (Aloe dichotoma) and igneous rocks in Giant's Playground Date: 19/02/2005

Travertine deposits colored by thermophilic bacteria, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Palette Spring Terraces composed of travertine deposits colored by thermophilic bacteria. Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Dead trees entombed in travertine deposits colored by thermophilic bacteria. Upper Terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Dead trees entombed in travertine deposits, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Deposits of travertine colored by thermophilic bacteria, Upper Terraces Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone River cutting through colorful rhyolite cliffs, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park

Clepsydra Geyser along the Fountain Paint Pot Trail, Yellowstone National Park

Morning Glory Pool, Yellowstone National Park

Colorful travertine formations at Great Fountain Geyser, Yellowstone National Park

Great Fountain Geyser, Yellowstone National Park

Lava floor of a volcanic crater, Hawaii (b / w photo)
6015621 Lava floor of a volcanic crater, Hawaii (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lava floor of a volcanic crater, Hawaii)

Sphere, 800-1550 (andesite)
3614154 Sphere, 800-1550 (andesite) by Pre-Columbian; 66 diameter cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; South American, out of copyright

Rocks (colour litho)
3630287 Rocks (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rocks. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Formation of the layers of the Earths crust up to the Cretaceous Period (colour litho)
5996986 Formation of the layers of the Earths crust up to the Cretaceous Period (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, North Shore Lake Superior, Minnesota

Hualalai Volcano from the summit of Mauna Kea at sunset, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Evening light on Half Dome above the Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Moonbow and starry sky over Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Coral reef and haiku, Pu uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park (City of Refuge), Kona Coast, Hawaii, USA

Sunset at Porth Nanven, Cornwall, England

Deer stones with inscriptions, 1000 BC, Mongolia

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"Igneous Wonders: From Yosemite to Kamchatka, Exploring the Fiery Beauty of Nature" Majestic and awe-inspiring, Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View in California's Yosemite National Park showcases the breathtaking power formations. Nevada Fall, Half Dome, and Liberty Cap stand tall against the backdrop of Yosemite National Park, their rugged igneous features a testament to nature's artistry. In Wyoming's Devils Tower National Monument, an ancient volcanic plug known as Devils Tower rises dramatically from the surrounding landscape - a true wonder carved by igneous forces. Transport yourself to another world with the Martian-like landscape created by lava flows at Tolbachik Volcano in Kamchatka, Russia - a mesmerizing display of molten rock cascading down its slopes. At Secret Beach (Kauapea Beach) in Hawaii, witness the raw power of waves crashing on igneous rocks while catching glimpses of Kilauea Lighthouse standing proudly amidst it all. Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, Spain is a surreal sight where volcanic activity has shaped an otherworldly terrain dominated by striking igneous formations that seem straight out of science fiction. The vibrant hues and unique patterns found within Garnet Peridotite showcase how minerals crystallize within this fascinating type rock – truly nature’s masterpiece. Los Gigantes cliffs rise majestically along Tenerife's coastline in Spain's Canary Islands; these towering walls were formed through millions of years' worth of volcanic activity shaping solidified magma into sheer beauty. Delve into geology with "The Nummulosphere Part I" cover image capturing intricate details and textures found within various types rocks – unlocking Earth’s geological secrets one layer at a time.