Water Erosion Collection

Tsingy de Bemaraha, Madagascar
Tsingy de Bemaraha. View over the sharp eroded limestone cliffs on the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, Madagascar. This national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Earth pillars (hoodoos) in Alberta badlands Canada
Earth pillars. Pillars of soft, sedimentary rock topped by flat caps of harder rock. Earth pillars, or hoodoos, are formed due to the presence of large pieces of hard rock in semi-arid regions of

Sea stacks and arcs formed by water erosion, northern California

Limestone pavement, New Zealand
Limestone pavement. Close-up of a ridge on a limestone pavement, showing micro-weathering/erosion of the limestone. Ridges about 10cm high have formed with numerous grooves where water has dissolved

Gaping Gill Cave, artwork
Gaping Gill Cave, historical artwork. Visitor (lower centre) viewing a large waterfall in the Gaping Gill Cave in North Yorkshire, UK (also called Gaping Ghyll)

Martian landscape and Sun, artwork
Martian landscape. Artwork of a typical Martian landscape with a boulder in the foreground and Sun in the sky. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water

Three Sisters rock formation, Australia
Three Sisters rock formation at the Blue Mountains National Park, in New South Wales, Australia. Photographed from Echo Point overlooking the Gedumbah Valley

Slot canyon Arizona, USA
A lizard crawling over a natural bridge formed inside a slot canyon. Slot canyons are formed when water from seasonal flash floods rushes through cracks in sandstone

Hoodoos
Earth pillars. Earth pillars, or hoodoos, at the Writing on Stone Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada. These pillars are made of soft sedimentary rock and are topped by a layer of harder rock

Slot canyon
MODEL RELEASED. Slot canyon with a potholer looking up at sunlight streaming through into the interior. Slot canyons are formed by flash flood water from occasional thunderstorms in arid areas

Coloured radar image of mountains in Tibet

Balancing rock caused by water erosion
Earth pillar. Earth pillar erosion feature. This type of feature is also known as a demoiselle. The pillar is made of soft sedimentary rock, and it is topped by a flat cap of harder rock

Eroded side of a river canyon
Weathering and erosion. The eroded side of an arid river canyon. The exposed rock of this canyon wall has been weathered by a process called freeze-thaw and eroded by wind and rain

Badlands. Water-eroded " badlands" landscape, showing several deep interlocking ravines. This terrain is produced by differential erosion of horizontal beds of soft, sedimentary rock

Rock formation and erosion cycle. Cutaway artwork showing the cycle by which rocks are formed and eroded. At top, volcanic activity forms new rock on the Earths surface as molten rock (lava)

Hoodoo, Alberta Badlands
Hoodoo (centre right). This rock formation, also called an earth pillar, is a pillar of soft, sedimentary rock topped by a flat cap of harder rock

Valles Marineris, artwork
Valles Marineris. Artwork of an view from space of Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons on Mars. Valles Marineris is a massive crack in the Martian crust near the equator

Schiaparelli Crater, artwork
Schiaparelli Crater. Artwork of a view from space of a large impact crater (centre left) on Mars, named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910)

Valles Marineris, artwork
Valles Marineris. Artwork of an aerial view of Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons on Mars. Valles Marineris is a massive crack in the Martian crust near the equator

Prehistoric Schiaparelli Crater, artwork
Prehistoric Schiaparelli Crater. Artwork of an aerial view of this large impact crater as it may have appeared around one billion years ago

China Clay workings near St Austell in Cornwall UK
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Australia - aerial of Providence Cove Wattamolla, Royal National Park, south of Sydney, New South Wales, BJG01556
AU-3-BG Australia - aerial of Providence Cove Wattamolla, Royal National Park, south of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Water erosion is a powerful force of nature that has shaped some of the most breathtaking landscapes around the world. From sea stacks and arcs formed by water erosion in northern California to the mesmerizing Tsingy de Bemaraha in Madagascar, these natural wonders are a testament to the immense power of water. In northern California, sea stacks and arcs stand tall against crashing waves, their unique formations created over centuries by relentless water erosion. Meanwhile, Tsingy de Bemaraha in Madagascar showcases jagged limestone peaks carved out by years of flowing water, creating an otherworldly landscape that seems straight out of a fantasy novel. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in New Zealand where limestone pavement stretches as far as the eye can see. This intricate patterned terrain is a result of countless years of water wearing away at the rock surface, leaving behind an awe-inspiring mosaic. Venturing underground, Gaping Gill Cave in North America's California invites explorers into its mysterious depths. Carved by persistent streams over time, this cave serves as a reminder that even hidden beneath our feet lies evidence of water's unyielding erosive powers. Back on land along coastal cliffs in California or British Columbia's rugged shores, we witness firsthand how relentless waves have sculpted towering cliffs through ceaseless erosion. These majestic formations serve as reminders that even solid rock can be transformed under nature's patient touch. Looking beyond Earth itself for inspiration, artists imagine what Martian landscapes might look like if subjected to similar forces. Their artwork depicts vast deserts with deep ravines and towering mesas eroded by ancient rivers – reminding us that even on distant planets millions of miles away from home; water remains one of nature's most potent sculptors. Finally, down under in Australia stands Three Sisters rock formation – three imposing pillars standing proudly amidst lush greenery. Over countless millennia, these sandstone giants have been shaped and reshaped by wind and water, standing as a testament to the ever-changing nature of our planet.