Natural Block in Machu Picchu Mountain (IMAGE)

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Natural Block in Machu Picchu Mountain

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Natural block in Machu Picchu Mountain. The local network of faults and fractures is visible in the blocks of rock integrated into Machu Picchu's structures. Photo taken 6 Nov 2010.

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Rualdo Menegat

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