by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rocky Shore
Rocky Shore Greenstones and greenschistsGreenstones and greenschists were originally volcanic ash and lava deposits later subject to low grade metamorphism. They are greenish-grey in colour and are often found together with quartzites and marbles. The islands of...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rocky Shore
Rocky Shore MarblesMarbles are limestone rocks originally made up of the shells of sea creatures that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The limestones were later metamorphosed at temperatures so high that they were transformed into marble....
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rocky Shore
Rocky Shore Time takes its tollTime takes its toll on the rocks, helped by waves and winter...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rocky Shore
Rocky Shore Black tar lichenBlack tar lichen is found above low-tide level and looks just like dried black...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rocky Shore
Rocky Shore English stonecropEnglish stonecrop is one of the shore plants best adapted to hot, dry summers. Its small succulent leaves can store water all summer...
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