Archivo: GlenHelenGorge NorthernTerritory Panorama

Description: A panoramic view of the western wall of the Glen Helen Gorge in the late afternoon. The Gorge itself can be seen in between peaks on the left. The Finke river, with its mostly dry river bed and glimpses of water, can be seen in the foreground. The trees along the river bed are primarily River Red Gums. The cloud cover is the start of an infrequent dry season cold front which brought rains to the region. This geological formation is part of the West MacDonnell Ranges in Australia's Northern Territory. The layers once lay horizontal at the bottom of the Amadeus basin. The Alice Springs orogeny pushed a 12km thick slab vertical, running roughly east-west for 644km. This gorge is primarily formed of red quartzite, which withstood subsequent erosion better than the softer layers around it. The entire Ranges have been classified as National Park. In the right foreground a couple can be seen enjoying the romantic scene on a bench below the balcony of the Glen Helen camp ground.
Title: GlenHelenGorge NorthernTerritory Panorama
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Author: Toby Hudson
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