A surprising landscape in southwestern Wyoming, Boar’s Tusk is the remaining core of a long do
A surprising landscape in southwestern Wyoming, Boar’s Tusk is the remaining core of a long dormant volcanic eruption.Made of an uncommon rock called lamproite, the butte rises 400 feet above the sandy valley floor. It’s a distinct landmark for anyone, or anything, travelling through this area.Photo by Bob Wick, @mypubliclands. Photo description: Rolling hills of sand dunes covered in wind swept ripples. In the distance a chimney shaped rock formation. -- source link
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