Sentences with phrase «larger rock formations in»

The method has been proven robust for dating corals and larger rock formations in caves and has recently been adapted to date thin deposits of carbonate on rock art.

Look for a large rock formation in this region.

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This parched patch of land, under which lies the largest oil - producing rock formations in the United States, is the epicenter of a growth binge that shows just how tight the link remains between low unemployment, rising wages, and upward pricing pressure.

PDC has successfully drilled the equivalent of 20 - 22 horizontal wells per 640 - acre section, to more efficiently capture the large oil and gas resources in - place in the Niobrara and Codell formations, which contain over 300 feet of combined reservoir rock.

A drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing in shale rock formations — fracking — in the U.S. produced large amounts of crude oil, natural gas and other petroleum products.

Analysts say ADM's project is significant for studying how a large amount of human - generated CO2 will behave underground in the Illinois Basin, a rock formation stretching across three states and sitting near some of the nation's highest - polluting coal plants and industrial factories.

Other discoveries include one of the largest cave rooms in the world, more river channels, rock formations, bats and other marine creatures.

From the Caribbean coastline of the Yucatán peninsula, where you'll find a myriad of palm tree laden, postcard - worthy beaches (not to mention the northern portion of the Mesoamerican Barrier reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world) to the otherworldly Baja California, the world's second longest peninsula, which is made up of surreal rock formations that run along the striking royal blue shoreline, there is no shortage of beautiful playas in Mexico.

Tonight, we'll rest in Huampochocha Tambo, in the heart of large rock formations near a lagoon.

The addition of Mexico Rocks to this protected status means that the large boulder coral formations unique to this area and found only at one other site in Belize, far to the south at Glover's Reef, will be protected far into the future.

The Maligne Canyon, a 164 feet (50 metres) deep gorge of sheer limestone walls with a number of interesting rock formations, is very popular with tourists, as is Maligne Lake - the largest glacier - fed body of water in the region.

The town earns its name as one of the most famous places in Australia as it serves as the starting point for many trips to Uluru, the large sandstone rock formation that is iconic to the Australian Outback.

Possible sites include: Bandit Ledge: The gentle hills and ridges of this site support a surprising amount of beautiful cauliflower corals Garden Eel Cove: The slow drop - off ends in a sandy bottom covered with graceful garden eels Anglers: A beautiful archway housing a big family of lionfish High Rock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dRock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory drock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory drock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory drock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dive.

Similan Island number 8 is the largest in the chain and in its «Donald Duck Bay», named because the granite rock formations resemble the Disney character, there is a viewpoint well worth trekking up to for sweeping views of the islands.

In the gorge of the river Arpa, you can see an interesting rock formation, which is a huge hundred - meter monolith with large steps, rising to the top.

You'll see the famous Twelve Apostles (large limestone rock formations in the ocean) and historic lighthouses, and visit waterfront cafés and hotels with sea views.

Popular surf spot Devil's Rock, located directly in front of Tamraght village and clearly visible from Original Surf Morocco's roof terrace, is home to a large rock formatRock, located directly in front of Tamraght village and clearly visible from Original Surf Morocco's roof terrace, is home to a large rock formatrock formation.

Surfing: Close to Playa del Coco is one of the best surf spots in Costa Rica, Playa Naranjo and «Witch's Rock», the name given by locals for a large rocky formation just off the beach.

There are cars standing still in places waiting for you to come up to them; there are large arcing speed - trap start points all over; and there are a good deal of rock wall / formations on the sides of roads stopping you from crossing land for a short - cut.

As well as the large abstract landscapes, which themselves allude to figures in rock formations, there are some smaller works of rocks that are specifically presented as portraits, a series of Idol heads.

This exhibition will focus on New York - based artist Ned Smyth's large - scale sculptural works that appear as large rock formations milled in dense foam, hard - coated in resin, and painted in a stone - colored palette.

New large - scale paintings by the British painter have been inspired by the Yorkshire landscape, and in particular the natural formations at Brimham Rocks and Ilkley Moor.

When it became clear that gas companies were successfully tapping the largest such rock formation in North America, the Marcellus shale, in December 2007, Pennsylvania State University geologist Terry Engelder did the calculations based on 54,000 square miles (14 million hectares) of rock he gauged to be the right geological age for gas prospecting.

The Eagle Ford Shale in East Texas is one of the largest available sedimentary rock formation in the U.S. and one of the most productive regions in the country for oil and gas extraction companies.