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Tafoni Sandstone Formation

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Tafoni Sandstone Formation

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Tafoni Sandstone Formation

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    June 18, 2022

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    The Tafoni sandstone consists of sand from ancient dunes cemented by water-soluble calcite. Due to calcite, water easily passes through the porous rock, thereby dissolving the calcite and then depositing it as crystals on the surface when it evaporates. Hence the strange shapes of this rock.
    The tafoni weathering formation featured at El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve is a particularly accessible example of an uncommon phenomenon.
    The Tafoni trail to the Sandstone Formation is a …

    December 5, 2019

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    Tafoni sandstone rocks become sculptures through natural weathering over the course of thousands of years. From an observation platform, the relief-like structures can be wonderfully admired and photographed.
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    1. Tafoni & El Corte de Madera Creek Trails loop β€” El Corte De Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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