Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Rocks

 Metamorphic rocks- those that change from one form to another through the processes of heat or pressure beneath the crust of the earth before being returned to the surface- help teach us a lot.


The primary form of rock on the planet is sedimentary rock, which forms at or near the surface, with eroded rock particles gradually compacting into new layers of rock. While this lacks the heat inherent in magmatic or metamorphic rock, they are capable of containing mineral deposits.


Perce Rock in eastern Canada is a good example of a sedimentary rock land formation.


A video display features various land formations of sedimentary rock.

24 comments:

  1. Great photos, I liked to see the Perce Rock. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  2. ...geology is an interesting study.

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  3. Displays like this are always interesting.

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  4. I would love to tour this museum.

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  5. It would be nice if all people took some kind of course on rocks.

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  6. Nice photos. I'm a huge rock nerd.

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  7. Nice post about all the different rocks.

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  8. I love rocks and used to collect them when I was younger. I still have a few today.

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  9. On a good day, I might be able to tell the difference between sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic, but that is about it.

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  10. Lovely array of 'rocks' exhibit and photos ~ thanks,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  11. Fascinating to note the metamorphosis of rocks!

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