Sentences with phrase «rocky slopes»

For two slow hours we climbed up a steep rocky slope, and then we reached the foot of the glacier.

Pikas — tennis ball - sized critters that whistle at passing hikers and scamper over loose, rocky slopes of the High Sierra and the Rocky Mountains — have disappeared from nearly 30 % of the areas where they were common in the early parts of the 20th century, according to a study released Tuesday.

While the Garry oak meadows on rocky slopes may have looked after themselves, conservation managers have found it difficult to keep conifers from taking over Garry oak savannas on good soils.

The conserved land — which consists of former orchards and steep, rocky slopes extending from the mountain's base to its summit — provides the backdrop for vistas from many popular attractions in Dutchess County, including Poughkeepsie's Waryas Park and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Home and Presidential Library in Hyde Park.

Should Nishinoshima's rocky slopes collapse during an eruption, they could trigger a deadly tsunami that would reach the Ogasawara islands within 20 minutes.

Willenbring, now an associate professor at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, California, had alleged, in a lengthy complaint filed with BU in October 2016, and reported on by Science last month, that Marchant also physically harassed her, throwing stones at her while she was urinating, blowing volcanic ash in her eyes, and pushing her down a steep, rocky slope several times.

RSL are mostly found on steep rocky slopes in dark regions of Mars, such as the southern mid-latitudes, Valles Marineris near the equator, and in Acidalia Planitia on the northern plains.

The Frontier scrambled up the mountain the locals call Starter Ridge, the four - wheel - drive system and 281 pound - feet of torque propelling me up the steep and rocky slope like it was a walk in the proverbial park.

Trees and steep rocky slopes surround the beach, as you can see in our photo.

Considered one of Europe's oldest preserves, this sprawling wilderness of stark plains and towering rocky slopes is also home to the highest concentration of brown bears in Sweden.

The northern tip of the island features rocky slopes, hard coral gardens and giant rock pinnacles which start at the surface and plunge almost vertically to beyond sport diving depth.

This may be your introduction to some underwater features of Galapagos such as rocky slopes where the boulder strewn reef is only occasionally interspersed with sandy patches.

Its primary difference from the other coursing dogs is its long coat, which was developed to insulate the dog from the cold and protect it from scrapes as it hunted on rocky slopes.

In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 242 acres of orchards, forest and rocky slopes extending from the peak's base to its summit

With its mountain - themed decor and Alpine specialties, the restaurant features unusual seating in a gondola from a real ski lift with views of snowy peaks and rocky slopes, along with a lower - level sports bar area and upper - level sun terrace, love seats and lounge chairs.

Instead, it collected on steep, rocky slopes, such as the edges of Monterey Canyon, as well as in a few spots in the canyon axis.

Away from the rocky slopes of the seamounts and midocean ridges, the ocean floor is everywhere cold and muddy, so scientists long assumed that fauna would be pretty much the same worldwide.

Since their last report from the U.K. research vessel James Clark Ross off the coast of Antarctica, the team of 22 scientists has been working in 4 - hour shifts around the clock to study the rocky slope that connects the continental shelf with the deep seafloor.

This time the record extends beyond the rocky slopes of Mauna Loa, Hawaii, home to the most storied carbon dioxide record, and includes 39 other sites around the globe to paint a troubling picture of a greenhouse gas rise with no signs of slowing down.

If that's not your speed, take a break on the rocky slope for a scenic snack.

Then Weykopf directs us to use the car's hill - descent control to scrabble down a rocky slope at a carefully judged 8 km / h (5 mph), before she sends us blasting around a twisting dirt course, and finally splashing through 16 inches of muddy water.

Our travelers pause for a picture on a rocky slope on a National Geographic Active Expedition in Iceland.

Masterfully built along a rocky slope, it dazzles with the spectacular architecture and interior design of its rooms, suites and private villa, its stunning collection of contemporary artworks and antiques, exceptional bespoke service, and ultra-convenient location, merely few minutes away from Mykonos Town.

The Soccoro Islands offer little in the way of shallow sites or colorful corals and the emphasis is on the larger marine life that congregates near the rocky slopes and pinnacles that rise from the deep water.

Its dens have been found in various types of locations including, but not limited to, beneath shrubs, open grasslands, rocky slopes, and beneath the roots of large trees.

The rocky slopes, which drop off dramatically to a depth of over 30 meters are heavily populated with brilliant soft coral growths, colorful gorgonian's, several species of moray eels and a number of invertebrates.

The central coast's Anses d'Arlet region transitions to an inviting white - sand seabed, with a mix of rocky slopes and walls.

Hike up the rocky slopes of the Ohau Range and look down on turquoise glacial lakes.

The presence of the person behind the hand is discernable, expressed in the slight hesitations and probings as the hand seeks purchase on the rocky slopes.

They require loose, rocky slopes, which offer a somewhat cooler refuge during midday heat and a place to hide from predators.

The soft chanting of the Common Poorwill is one of the evocative sounds of summer on rocky slopes and arid pinewoods across the American West.

What had once been a rocky slope became a two - tiered garden with sandstone retaining walls.

Of course you'll make it through this trial, you'll be a better and stronger person on the other side, but while you are hiking this rocky slope....