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Siberian traps, Norilsk

Siberian traps, Norilsk




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.

Columnar jointing in the lowest lava
flow, Red Rocks gorge.

Charred tree in the lower contact
of lava, Red Rocks gorge.

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.