13 March 2010

How rock forms

More biological than geological

I'm no geologist, but even I could see what was happening here. Mud (I won't say clay, because that has a specific meaning),turning to stone; hence, the common name "mudstone". Southern Wairarapa coast, a few weekends ago.

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3 comments:

  1. Like it could still be moulded. I'm very fond of the rock that was obviously scraped smooth by glaciers, as well.

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  2. hello... hapi blogging... have a nice day! just visiting here....

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  3. Zhoen, those polished and scratched glacial rocks are really something. A reminder of the immense power of geological forces.

    Hapi — thanks, and a nice day to you, too.

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