A few days ago I was having a stroll north of Changgyeonggung palace, when I found a mysterious rock on display in the park. The… Read More »Mistery rock – Tessellated pavement stone at Changgyeonggung (Seoul, Korea)
If you remember my previous post, you will remember that I have left you with one question: what are the ‘dark balls’ in the granite?… Read More »What are the ‘dark balls’ in the granite of Sant’Andrea (Elba)?
I was a student the first time I visited the outcrops of Sant’Andrea in the far 2011. We must have looked really weird: a class… Read More »What are the white ‘stones’ nestled in the rocks of Sant’Andrea (Elba)?
The glacier of Neves, located on the Italian side of the Eastern Alps at the border with Austria, close to the Neves Lake (Neves-Stausee), is… Read More »When two different magmas meet (Neves, Sud Tirol)
Joshua Tree is one of the most magnificent places where I have ever been. The desert landscape of southern California gifts us with many breath-taking… Read More »We have contact! When magma meets rock (Joshua Tree NP, California)
The small town of Castiglioncello is one of many seaside localities in Tuscany that are popular for bathers in the summertime. The prominent cliffs, battered… Read More »The ancient ocean hidden on the shores of Castiglioncello, Italy
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