Petrified Forest NP
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Petrified Forest National Park: one of the best deposits of Late Triassic fossils, Painted Desert badlands, grassland, and over 10,000 years of human history.
06-02-2010 17:04:33
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A macro shot of a piece of petrified wood, showing the very tiny sparkles indicating quartz crystals. The orangey tints come from iron oxide. (hl) #PetrifiedForest #petrifiedforestnationalpark #MacroMonday #petrifiedwood