Subj : ES Picture of the Day 05  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Tue Jul 05 2022 12:01:04

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 The Castles of the Calchaquíes Valleys

   July 05, 2022

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   Photographer:  Carlos Di Nallo

   Summary Authors:  Carlos Di Nallo;  Cadan Cummings

   Los Castillos is a geological formation located within  Argentina’s
   Calchaquíes Valleys in the  Salta province. Likely due to its
   steep-sided walls, the Los Castillos formation was given its unique
   name that translates “The Castles” in English. In addition to being an
   interesting area to visit, the reddish hued landform is also an
   important paleontology site that is comprised of geologic samples
   dating back the  Cretaceous period.

   Adjacent to Los Castillos is a small  ravine that represents a
   deeper look into the region's geologically history. The ravine was
   likely formed by tectonic movements that took place the last two
   million years. Similarly, the surrounding landscape was likely also
   formed and shaped from a combination of  weathering and tectonic
   activities.

     * Salta Province, Argentina Coordinates: -26.001, -65.808

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Geology Links

     *  Earthquakes
     *  Geologic Time
     *  Geomagnetism
     *  General Dictionary of Geology
     *  Mineral and Locality Database
     *  Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness
     *  This Dynamic Earth
     *  USGS
     *  MyShake - University of California, Berkeley
     *  USGS Ask a Geologist
     *  USGS/NPS Geologic Glossary
     *  USGS Volcano Hazards Program

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