Igneous Rock Collection

Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote, Spain
The road from the Timanfaya National Park on Lanzarote going back towards Yaiza

Pinatubo Volcano, Luzon Island, Philippines

Devil's Tower Devil's Tower or Bear Lodge (Mato [ie Mateo] Tepee of the... 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill)
Devil's Tower. Devil's Tower or Bear Lodge. (Mato [i.e. Mateo] Tepee of the Indians), as seen from the east side. Located near the Belle Fourche river, in Wyoming []

Devil's Tower From West side showing millions of tons of fallen rock Tower 800... 1890. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Devil's Tower From West side showing millions of tons of fallen rock Tower 800... 1890

Landscape nearby Uga, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Girls sitting on steps outdoors, playing jacks
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Girls sitting on steps outdoors, playing jacks

United States of America, Oregon, Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The wild, volcanic landscape of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument located within the boundaries of the Deschutes National

Crater, Eruption, Stromboli, Italy

Vishnu Trivikrama, Pala period, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Vishnu Trivikrama, Pala period, 11th century

Snake Goddess Manasa, Pala period, c. 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Snake Goddess Manasa, Pala period, c. 11th century

Covered Cup, German, ca. 1500-1550. Creator: Unknown
Covered Cup, German, ca. 1500-1550

A Weathered Kenyte Boulder Near the Winter Quarters, c1908, (1909). Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte (igneous volcanic rock)

A Great Kenyte Boulder Close To The Winter Quarters, c1908, (1909). Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte (igneous volcanic rock)

Explorers with Humboldts expedition at the basalt cliffs at Regla, Mexico, c1820-1839. German naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldts (1769-1859) interests included geophysics

Near view of one of the Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 1829. Artist
Near view of one of the Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 1829. The islands are notable for their geology, with cliffs consisting of great columns of dolerite

A View of Ben Eim, 1813. Artist: Samuel Middiman
A View of Ben Eim, 1813. Otherwise known as Bla Bheinn - or Blaven. One of the most magnificent mountains in Britain; a great isolated citadel of rock stands apart from the rest of the Cuillin Ridge

Giants Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Artist: Keystone View Company
Giants Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Legend has it that the Irish giant, Finn McCool, built the Giants Causeway in order to cross the Irish Sea to fight his Scottish counterpart, Benandonner

In the Wishing Chair, Giants Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours
In the Wishing Chair, Giants Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Legend has it that the Irish giant, Finn McCool, built the Giants Causeway in order to cross the Irish sea to fight his Scottish

Corries in the Black Cuillin Hills, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Corries in the Black Cuillin Hills, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 20th century. A corrie, is the Scottish term for the French word Cirque used to describe a valley, land formed by glacial erosion

The Black Cuillin and Loch Scavaig near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
The Black Cuillin and Loch Scavaig near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 20th century. The peaks of the Black Cuillin are mainly composed of gabbro

The Black Cuillins across Loch Scavaig, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
The Black Cuillins across Loch Scavaig, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 20th century. The peaks of the Black Cuillin are mainly composed of gabbro

Sample of Moon Rock brought back by Apollo 14, 1971
A sample of basalt brought back by Apollo 14 on 5th February 1971. Sample no. 14306

Cross-section of the Brocken, Harz Mountains, Germany, showing geological strata, 1823. From Nature Displayed by Simeon Shaw. (London, 1823)

Geology and Palaeontology, c1880. Diagram showing geological eras and periods with the rock strata associated with each (right) as well as the types of flora and fauna alive at the time

The Rafu Lava Flow with its bizarre rock formations, Sanetti Plateau. The Bale Mountains National Park is located in the southern highlands of Ethiopia

Basalt columns, Skaftafell National Park, Iceland

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Aber Falls in summer near Abergwyngregyn in Snowdonia

Palouse Falls surrounded by ancient basalt rock on the Palouse River, Washington, USA
Overview of the Palouse Falls surrounded by basalt rock, a remnant of ancient glacial floods and lying on the Palouse River within the Palouse Falls State Park; Washington, United States of America

Lands End at sunset, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Dramatic rock formations and Arcos de Cabo San Lucas (Arch of Cabo San Lucas) on the coast at Lands End at sunset; Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Atlantic Ocean and lava rock coast at dawn at Charco del Viento in La Guancha on Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain

Lava Rock Coast at Sunrise with Breaking Waves, Charco del Viento, La Guancha, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Lava Rock Coast at Garachico, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Queens Bath, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Queens Bath; Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

Geological map of southern Germany, Bohemia, Switzerland and Austria, published 1897
Geological map of southern and central Germany, Bohemia, Switzerland and Austria. Lithograph, published in 1897

Bog pools in weathered basalt blocks at Northern Irish coast at Ballintoy Harbour, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Praying Monk rock formation at the lava coast, San Salvador Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Lava field, Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

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Petroglyphs of human and animal figures on a basalt boulder overlooking the Salt River, San Carlos Apache Reservation, Arizona. Digital photograph

Petroglyph of a bears paw near Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bear paw petroglyph on basalt, Petroglyph State Park, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Petroglyph of a bird eating a snake, New Mexico
Bird, probably a roadrunner, consuming a snake, Petroglyph State Park, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Thunderbird petroglyph near Albuquerque, New Mexico
Native American thunderbird petroglyph on basalt, Petroglyph State Park, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Petroglyph near Albuquerque, New Mexico
Native American petroglyph of a bird on basalt, Petroglyph State Park, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Victorian Geological Map of the British Isles
Vintage engraving of a Victorian Geological Map of the British Isles

Igneous rock, weathering and erosion, deposition and metamorphism, and recycled rocks, cross-section

Illustration of pegmatite

Illustration of andesite, a volcanic rock

Illustration of obsidian in rough form

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"Igneous Rock: A Journey Through Time and Nature" Embark on a geological adventure as we explore the captivating world of igneous rock. From the rugged landscapes of Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, Spain to the ancient Thunderbird petroglyphs near Albuquerque, New Mexico, these natural wonders tell tales of Earth's fiery past. Witness the raw power of volcanic activity at Pinatubo Volcano on Luzon Island, Philippines, where molten lava once erupted with tremendous force. Marvel at the bizarre rock formations created by The Rafu Lava Flow on Sanetti Plateau, resembling an otherworldly landscape straight out of a science fiction movie. Delve into history through a 19th-century geological map showcasing southern Germany, Bohemia, Switzerland, and Austria - a testament to mankind's fascination with understanding our planet's composition. Experience the explosive energy captured in an image of Stromboli Crater eruption in Italy - nature's awe-inspiring display that reminds us of its untamed might. Discover ancient artistry in Vishnu Trivikrama and Snake Goddess Manasa sculptures from India's Pala period - exquisite creations crafted by unknown hands over a millennium ago. Admire Luigi Valadier's intricate assemblage cameo portraying Augustus made from agate, rock crystal, marble, gold gilt bronze and enamel; it stands as a testament to human creativity across different mediums. Take a moment to appreciate simple joys depicted in everyday life – girls sitting outdoors playing jacks or savoring moments shared while covered cup is passed around among friends during German Renaissance times. Igneous rocks not only shape our physical environment but also provide glimpses into our cultural heritage throughout time. Let us marvel at their beauty and significance as they continue to inspire wonder and curiosity within us all.