Antarctic Rocks (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Antarctic Rocks

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Rocks can erode due to wind. Ventifacts (centered) are wind eroded rocks found in the McMurdo Dry Valleys. They range from finger-sized to larger than houses.

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Photograph by: Kristan Hutchison<BR> National Science Foundation

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