Picture of the Day: Danxia Landform

11 years, 2 months ago - January 29, 2013

This is a unique geological phenomenon known as Danxia landform. These phenomena can be observed in several places in China.

This example is located in Zhangye, Province of Gansu. The color is the result of an accumulation for millions of years of red sandstone and other rocks.

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