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Old March 25th 04, 03:21 PM
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Default Irregular angular rock surfaces at Spirit site

Hi Michael, Look up "dreikanter". These are ventifacts, rocks faceted by
wind (and sand). Common in many of earth's dry locations. (deserts and
glacial). Will Estavillo


http://www.kristallin.de/wek/windkanter.htm

I looked up "dreikanter". Those are great pictures of ventifacts.
Maybe there is a wind polishing effect going on here. However, I
think I agree more with George that the shapes are more a result of
shock and blasting.

What is columnar jointing?

Michael
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