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View of Artists Palette, Death Valley

October 2008 (approx.)

Detailed Description

View of the area called Artist's Palette, Death Valley, CA. The colors here result from different minerals weathering in this harsh environment. Iron minerals are red, pink, and yellow. Purple comes from manganese minerals. Green is weathered volcanic tuff.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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