Tag: rock

Erode

Waves are the major cause of erosion along the coast. Waves shape the coast through erosion by breaking down rock and moving sand and other sediments. One way waves erode the land is by the impact. Large waves hit rocks with lots of force. The energy in waves can break apart rocks. Over time waves make small cracks bigger. Eventually, the wave causes the rock to chip off. Waves can also erode rock by abrasion. As a wave comes to shallow water it picks up sediment. Once the wave crashes against land the sediment wears the rock down.

Erode

Landscape, Picture of the day

Plunge

The Lisbon Falls are the highest waterfalls in Mpumalanga, South Africa. They are located close to God’s Window and the many other waterfalls in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, like Berlin Falls, Lone Creek and the Mac-Mac Falls. The Lisbon Falls are just three kilometres to the south of the Berlin Falls on the Lisbon River. The Lisbon River plunges down in a double stream, 90 meters high, over a semicircular rock face. There is a 100-meter footpath leading from the parking area to a vantage point, at the base of the falls for a really spectacular view. Nearby are some lovely picnic spots.

Plunge

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Disturbed

Banded Mongoose males are only heavier than females during the immature stages. In adulthood both sexes are similar in size and mass, weighing about 1.5 kg. This Mongoose is characterised by triangular shaped, pointed faces and flat broad ears. They have long bushy tails and a long coarse coat. Colouration is greyish-brown with an unmistakable series of light and dark vertical bands across the back and flanks. Underparts are lighter with elegant dark legs.

Disturbed

Picture of the day, Wildlife