2020

SH6347 : Rhyolite blocks in tuff

taken 4 years ago, near to Croesor, Gwynedd, Wales

Rhyolite blocks in tuff
Rhyolite blocks in tuff
Some sort of density flow or slide is indicated here, where it appears that solidified blocks of rhyolite have been brecciated and incorporated into a subsequent ash flow. Spaniel for scale, length approx 50cm. See also SH6347 : Nodular tuff.

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Geographical Context: Geological interest Rocks, Scree, Cliffs Primary Subject: Geological Feature
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Rhyolitic Tuff [4] · Blocks of Rhyolite [2] Other Photos: · Nodular tuff ·
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SH6347, 35 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Jonathan Wilkins   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 21 September, 2020   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 25 September, 2020
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SH 6310 4709 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:0.2145N 4:2.4960W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SH 6310 4709
View Direction
North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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