Las Grietas: Miniature Canyons of Lanzarote

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Harald Crepaz
Institute for Alpine Environment, Eurac Research, Bozen, Italy

Las Grietas, a fascinating geological feature on Lanzarote, owes its origin to volcanic activity. Located between Tias and San Bartolomé, these narrow cracks in the cliffside formed when the volcanic plates of Montaña Blanca fractured and cooled gradually. Walking through Las Grietas feels like strolling through a miniature version of famous canyons like Antelope Canyon in Arizona or the Grand Canyon.

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Type Image Format JPG Size 18.9 MB Width 4000 px Height 6000 px Aspect 2:3 Brand Nikon Model D5300 Exposure 18 mm f/9 1/200 s ISO 1250 Software Adobe Lightroom Taken 13 February 2024 Coordinates 28.9729, -13.6369 Tint Dark brown Submitted 28 March 2024

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