Sentences with phrase «outcrops of»

Many of the flow systems seem to start in the Antarctic mountains, near outcrops of exposed rock, or in places where fierce winds have scoured snow off the ice beneath.

There, it can loosen the ice's grip at locations, called grounding lines, where ice frozen to underlying outcrops of rock has long anchored the ice sheet to the land, Minzoni said.

But we also feel some pride in the role of our subject in piecing together this history from fossils and outcrops of rock.

The researchers studied outcrops of sediments left behind when the lake was far larger, and used those and other markers to construct a timeline of lake levels, and the fluctuation of rainfall over millennia.

In the beginning the people that I knew were Matta, Lam, still the outcrops of Surrealism and Europeans.

The north experiences the northeast monsoon between the months of November and March, which brings great swathes of mist to popular areas like the rice terraces in Sapa and the karst limestone outcrops of Halong Bay.

Outcrops of sweeping table corals sit at the foot of large coral bommies.

The sand is off - white and there are outcrops of rock and smooth reef areas which give features to the beach and rather than there being lots of tourist facilities on the beach, instead you will find local people enjoying the beach or fishing and backdrops which appear unchanged such as rice paddies and tropical trees making for a more tranquil and beautiful environment.

The «young» outcrops of only 560 million years age (some parts are nearly two billion years old) hold some of the world's oldest animal fossils.

Fossilized outcrops of these are found throughout the area, and at Rocky Point the old reef crest and back reef facies are exposed, forming a nationally important geological site.

Starting an hour outside of Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road spans Victoria's epic, wave - crashing coastline all the way to the spectacular rocky outcrops of the 12 Apostles, and beyond to the South Australian border.

This 35 minute flight will take you from the ancient sedimentary seabed layers of southern Arkaroola to the unruly granite and quartzite outcrops of Mount Gee, the Mawson Plateau and the Freeling Heights.

Vietnam boasts stunning landscapes — the karst outcrops of Halong Bay and the hilltribe - settled mountains around Sapa spring to mind — as well as beaches, charming colonial towns, the fascinating villages of the Mekong Delta and lush national parks.

It is surrounded by Tanekaha dominated native bush and large outcrops of weathered volcanic rocks.

Native wild flowers and grasses, following rains, with diverse bird life and dramatic outcrops of moss covered rocks give a taste of an outback experience.

Largely sandstone, with only a thin soil layer and frequent outcrops of bedrock, the shores of these islands are often eroded in bizarre, picturesque shapes.

Although there are few primary sources of flint in the Massif Central (i.e. outcrops of rock containing flint), there are many different secondary sources.

Area 205: Like Area 253, Area 205 is very low lying, is bounded by Il Lokochot and an unnamed channel that extends to Lake Turkana on the southwest, by the lower course of Il Alia on the north, and by the beginning of outcrops of Koobi Fora Formation, on the northeast.

The Burgess Shale comprises shale, limestone and siltstone and extends in a large area in outcrops of the Stephen Formation that exhibite different faunal mixes.

Many outcrops of the «Tava sandstone» — derived from a Native American name for Pikes Peak, a local landmark — are found along the Ute Pass fault, which runs along the Front Range near Colorado Springs.

It's a rocky start to a week during which Schweitzer plans to crisscross vast swaths of private property looking for the northernmost outcrops of beds called the Hell Creek Formation.

Carbonate minerals, which form in the presence of water and have previously been found only in trace amounts on Mars, have been spotted in outcrops of rock on the Red Planet, new observations reveal.

Amid the dunes and outcrops of black, igneous rock stand a few scraggly saguaro cacti.

Second only to the white - water rivers, the alpine lakes and granite outcrops of the Bighorn Crags are probably the most striking features of the Frank Church — River of No Return Wilderness.

For Rousseau, by contrast, the family is a corrupt, artificial outcrop of a corrupt, artificial social order, which cries out for reform, and the only entity that can reform it properly is the state.

Such an impression will of course be misleading, the consequence of taking the printed record too seriously, and it will not be total: Here and there in the general excited buzz, there will be visible an outcrop of the unchanging reality beneath, some out - of - date old cleric still raising a stubborn voice about the love of God, the burden of sin, the pain of Christ, the love of our neighbor, the pilgrimage of this life, and the Four Last Things.

I'm standing on a hard outcrop of rock at the foot of a mountain, salty spray tickling my face.

And then to arrive, to sit on this beautiful outcrop of old rocks, earlier than Cretaceous rocks — some are Precambrian, which means they're very old, very smooth, very black — and the water flows over these rocks in a special way so that it almost looks like the whole river is rising up and coming down.

Here the Honda Ridgeline sits next to the Racetrack, a dry lakebed, and beyond the rocky outcrop of the Grandstand.

Here the Honda Ridgeline sits next to the Racetrack, a dry lake bed, and beyond the rocky outcrop of the Grandstand.

Anyone who argues that Amazon is just a logical and healthy outcrop of the capitalism and competition should just join the Libertarian Party and share their insights with like - minded individuals.

Around 80 miles northwest of the Sahara and 60 miles south of Sicily, lies the island of Gozo — an outcrop of fudge - coloured limestone surrounded by the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea.

It seems every lush jungle, outcrop of volcanoes or tropical coastline has its own special version of the hostel life, an ex-pat community sucked into post-colonial lounging, Cuba Libras and Bob Marley tunes.

Whether traveling from Barcelona by train or car, the outcrop of Montserrat's sedimentary rock emerges over the horizon like something out of Lord of the Rings.

After these mountains were uplifted, water would run off the crystalline rocks, and come into the outcrop of the Cretaceous limestone.

At Beach Village, the all - cottage outcrop of the landmarked Hotel del Coronado, individual oceanfront villas welcome you and your pack, and are just steps from Coronado Dog Beach.

Several other Margaret River surf beaches can be reached by conventional two - wheel - drive car, including magnificent Injidup beach, a few miles to the south of Yallingup, an inviting sweep of sand culminating in a tall outcrop of dunes.

Just to the south of Pio Pico is another outcrop of lava rock the sticks out off the shore.

Further south lies the rocky outcrop of Koh Bon Island with regular manta ray sightings especially between February and April when upwelling currents concentrate planktonic food near the surface.

There is a trail over the rocky outcrop of an old lava flow.

Here divers are at the back of Half Moon Wall, facing an outcrop of coral which rises up Iike a barrier along the very edge of the reef wall.

«Yak» means «giant» in Thai, but giant is the one word that doesn't come to mind when you first see this small rocky outcrop of an island.

Your Rhino Rider Adventure's snorkeling destination is a tiny outcrop of an island, located 3 km offshore.

Nested beneath the dramatic outcrop of its headland, Burleigh Heads is a favourite among holiday makers and is the perfect base to explore the Gold Coast and its numerous attractions.

Fistral Beach is enclosed to the west by an outcrop of land that frames this channel and forms a small bay.

Tonsai Bay Resort is a perfect accommodation choice for those dreaming about a castaway tropical destination; located right on the beach in the northern area of Railay, it is difficult to find a more secluded place.Railay is a peninsula separated from the mainland by an outcrop of tall limestone cliffs which make it impossible for a a road to reach it, so the only way to get there is by boat, which adds an adventurous touch to the tropical holiday atmosphere of the area.The resort counts 40 air - conditioned villas available in two types: Superior and Deluxe.All of them feature the following basic amenities: private patio, satellite television, safety deposit box, and refrigerator / fully - stocked mini-bar.

After your explorations here, continue to Gordes, a beautiful old village built on and around an outcrop of rocky cliffs.

Rock of Cashel is a group of Medieval buildings dated between 12th and 13th century set on an outcrop of limestone situated in the Golden Vale at the heart of Tipperary.

Firstly the Nirwana Bali Golf Club which is based at Tanah Lot about 30 minutes north of the Kuta area and at the most photographed spot in Bali where one of the most holy and visually incredible temples is positioned just off the water on a outcrop of rock.

Jimbaran is ideal for a more secluded luxurious Bali seaside holiday at the foot of the Bukit where the long white sand beach meets the rocky forest outcrop of the Bukit producing picture perfect views and a truly tranquil atmosphere.