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Broken Arch


Arches get here by erosion. First you have a big rock which is acted upon by rain, wind, blowing dust, plants, lichen, and time. Eventually a hole is carved out, then enlarged. Unfortunately erosion doesn't stop there. The arch is gradually eroded away. This one shows how it goes.

Picture #376 -  copyright © 2006 by John Sherman



          

























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