Joshua Tree National Park, Rock Climber's Paradise

About an hour north of Palm Springs, California is a paradise of giant rocks and odd twisted trees that live up to 200 years in the harsh high desert climate that ranges from 20 degrees in winter an up to 130 in summer. Many of the rocks in Joshua Tree National Park have been subjected to chemical and physical weathering over thousands of years. Chemical weathering generally occurs inside the rock and includes chemical changes, such as those that happen as water interacts with the mineral grains. The water itself and anything that is dissolved in it can cause a chemical reaction that changes the minerals.

Physical weathering involves the mechanical breakdown of rock by wind, water, gravity, or other forces such as freeze-thaw cycles or displacement by roots. Frost-wedging occurs when water fills fractures or pore spaces in rock and freezes. Expansion of the water as it turns to ice can crack the nearby rock and continue to widen cracks over time during freeze-thaw cycles. Rock climbers love this area both beginners and experts and there are strict rules to protect the formations. Make a great day trip taking about 3 to 4 hours to drive the park and take short or long hikes. Bring water, a good hat, a jacket for night or windy days, snacks, a full gas tank or solar charge, Be sure to get a map from the visitor center so you visit the most interesting spots. Respect mother nature and give back when you can. Enjoy another great nature music video on flckr by clicking this link.
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Taken on: April 15, 2021

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