
Linear structure on the surface
by Ekaterina Kulakova, Schmidt IPE RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation
Dike magmatism is widespread on the Kola Peninsula. The softer rocks of dikes are easier to erode than host granites. High tides in this region can completely flood dikes, forming such ideal water paths.
Taken on 15
February
2019
Submitted on 15 February 2019
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- Europe (3438)
- Eastern Europe (432)
- Russian Federation (216)
- Exact location (38.1146 E, 68.4759 N)
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flood, dike, tectonics, intrusive body
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Credit: Ekaterina Kulakova (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)
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