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Panorama of Yosemite Valley Floor

Detailed Description

In this panorama image of Yosemite Valley Floor, the east side of El Capitan may be seen prominently. El Capitan is a granite monolith, rising about 3,000 ft (900 m) from the valley floor. It is part of the Sierra Nevada batholith and one of the most famous landmarks of Yosemite National Park.

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