The 1st lava flows of Siberian traps, which started to pour out 252 mln BP. The area covered by these lava flows is 2 mln sq.km. Red Rocks gorge.
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Columnar jointing in the lowest lava flow, Red Rocks gorge.
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Charred tree in the lower contact of lava, Red Rocks gorge.
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Lenses of charcoal in the lava flow, Ore Creek. |
Sequence of basaltic lava flows, Bear Creek Quarry. |
Dyke protruding through lava flow, Kayerkan coal mine.
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