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Rock Formations from Ladakh

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The Magnetic Hill is a gravity hill located a few hours away from Leh. The magnetic properties it possess apparently have the power to pull cars away from their course, causing them to move a little sideways, even aircrafts are said to increase altitude over this region to avoid magnetic interference. However, some sources state that this is a purely optical effect caused by arrangement of the surroundings.
Smooth sloping mountains and sand which is predominant across the regions of Ladakh reveal the erosions, aging, and movements of natural structures.
Wide sections of igneous rocks that have altered over the years into serpentinite (a dark - greenish metamorphic rock) form basaltic hillsides composed of olivine (a silicate containing differing proportions of iron, magnesium, etc.) inter-layered with calcsilicates. Such multicoloured rocks on the outlying hills on the way to Changthang demand attention owing to their varying shades of yellow, brown, green and violet.
In certain parts of Ladakh - large, grouped protrusions are visible on the surfaces of sandy mountains. Technically, they would be known as 'stocks' - a stock is a conflicting igneous stone having a small surface exposure as compared to a batholith which is much larger.
Folding of sedimentary hills and mountains from the Indus Group that has occurred over time - can be visible in the form of peculiar patterns spanning the entire structure of smaller mountains in the region of Ladakh.
Some more sedimentary rock formations that can be found in Ladakh.
Dried moss forms a brilliant orange on the surface of purple gray stones found in Lamayuru. It is fed upon by the desert lizards and birds from this region.
On approaching Lamayuru whitish - yellow clay formations on the granite hills are visible from a distance - affirming why this place is called 'Moonlands'.
A glacial lake was once a part of this region however, due to erosion, lakebed deposits have caused this atypical surface to become a part of the landscape. The colour imparts a feeling of being on some outlandish place, like the moon, for instance.
Most of the Ladakh region in totality lavishes with enrichment of rocks and minerals. This is an image of a rock taken on a hill at Lamayuru, reflecting different colours at the same time owing to its mineral content.
In the open plains at Hanle in Changthang ; which are enclosed by stretched mountains - it is a captivating but common sight to see the skies cascading onto earth with clouds. It is something to do with the atmospheric and weather conditions resulting in beautiful imagery.
Mountains, a valley, sand dunes and greenery with splashes of rust, pink and red flora at every interval - and the River Shyok can be seen cutting through Nubra Valley where all forms of nature merge seamlessly into a landscape.

The Magnetic Hill is a gravity hill located a few hours away from Leh. The magnetic properties it possess apparently have the power to pull cars away from their course, causing them to move a little sideways, even aircrafts are said to increase altitude over this region to avoid magnetic interference. However, some sources state that this is a purely optical effect caused by arrangement of the surroundings.	Smooth sloping mountains and sand which is predominant across the regions of Ladakh reveal the erosions, aging, and movements of natural structures.	Wide sections of igneous rocks that have altered over the years into serpentinite (a dark - greenish metamorphic rock) form basaltic hillsides composed of olivine (a silicate containing differing proportions of iron, magnesium, etc.) inter-layered with calcsilicates. Such multicoloured rocks on the outlying hills on the way to Changthang demand attention owing to their varying shades of yellow, brown, green and violet.	In certain parts of Ladakh - large, grouped protrusions are visible on the surfaces of sandy mountains. Technically, they would be known as 'stocks' - a stock is a conflicting igneous stone having a small surface exposure as compared to a batholith which is much larger.	Folding of sedimentary hills and mountains from the Indus Group that has occurred over time - can be visible in the form of peculiar patterns spanning the entire structure of smaller mountains in the region of Ladakh.	Some more sedimentary rock formations that can be found in Ladakh.
Dried moss forms a brilliant orange on the surface of purple gray stones found in Lamayuru. It is fed upon by the desert lizards and birds from this region.	On approaching Lamayuru whitish - yellow clay formations on the granite hills are visible from a distance - affirming why this place is called 'Moonlands'.	A glacial lake was once a part of this region however, due to erosion, lakebed deposits have caused this atypical surface to become a part of the landscape. The colour imparts a feeling of being on some outlandish place, like the moon, for instance.	Most of the Ladakh region in totality lavishes with enrichment of rocks and minerals. This is an image of a rock taken on a hill at Lamayuru, reflecting different colours at the same time owing to its mineral content.	In the open plains at Hanle in Changthang ; which are enclosed by stretched mountains - it is a captivating but common sight to see the skies cascading onto earth with clouds. It is something to do with the atmospheric and weather conditions resulting in beautiful imagery.	Mountains, a valley, sand dunes and greenery with splashes of rust, pink and red flora at every interval - and the River Shyok can be seen cutting through Nubra Valley where all forms of nature merge seamlessly into a landscape.

A smooth gradient of purple sand running into jagged textures, or an over filled palette being drained out of colour; these are the visuals created while passing the constantly changing landscapes in Ladakh.

One can see giant rock fingers emerging from the otherwise smooth surface and rocks that appear to have been created by passing a palette knife over molten rock resulting in a quality that can be found only in an oil painting. A geologist would be able to make a precise statement about these weird rock formations and unexpected structures; but from an artistic viewpoint each place when captured as an image becomes a painting within itself. Unforeseen colours are created when textures overlap across these mountains and rocky hills while driving through regions of Ladakh. A change in the topography can be observed every few kilometres, and each space has a strong identity of its own.

All rules are broken when jagged, treacherous looking mountains end in rivers of sand or when the eye is treated to an astonishing view of white undulating hills making for an ethereal setting. Nature plays the 'creative freak' when gray skies descend onto earth and knotted blue threads of a river cut across bizarre landscapes.

Ladakh remains a Mecca for geologists across the world. From sedimentary arrangements to absolute ophiolite formations; Magnificent mountainous magma's merging into metamorphic rocks.

The Magnetic Hill is a gravity hill located a few hours away from Leh. The magnetic properties it possess apparently have the power to pull cars away from their course, causing them to move a little sideways, even aircrafts are said to increase altitude over this region to avoid magnetic interference. However, some sources state that this is a purely optical effect caused by arrangement of the surroundings.

Smooth sloping mountains and sand which is predominant across the regions of Ladakh reveal the erosions, aging, and movements of natural structures.

Wide sections of igneous rocks that have altered over the years into serpentinite (a dark - greenish metamorphic rock) form basaltic hillsides composed of olivine (a silicate containing differing proportions of iron, magnesium, etc.) inter-layered with calcsilicates. Such multicoloured rocks on the outlying hills on the way to Changthang demand attention owing to their varying shades of yellow, brown, green and violet.

In certain parts of Ladakh - large, grouped protrusions are visible on the surfaces of sandy mountains. Technically, they would be known as 'stocks' - a stock is a conflicting igneous stone having a small surface exposure as compared to a batholith which is much larger.

Folding of sedimentary hills and mountains from the Indus Group that has occurred over time - can be visible in the form of peculiar patterns spanning the entire structure of smaller mountains in the region of Ladakh.

Some more sedimentary rock formations that can be found in Ladakh.

Dried moss forms a brilliant orange on the surface of purple gray stones found in Lamayuru. It is fed upon by the desert lizards and birds from this region.

On approaching Lamayuru whitish - yellow clay formations on the granite hills are visible from a distance - affirming why this place is called 'Moonlands'.

A glacial lake was once a part of this region however, due to erosion, lakebed deposits have caused this atypical surface to become a part of the landscape. The colour imparts a feeling of being on some outlandish place, like the moon, for instance.

Most of the Ladakh region in totality lavishes with enrichment of rocks and minerals. This is an image of a rock taken on a hill at Lamayuru, reflecting different colours at the same time owing to its mineral content.

In the open plains at Hanle in Changthang ; which are enclosed by stretched mountains - it is a captivating but common sight to see the skies cascading onto earth with clouds. It is something to do with the atmospheric and weather conditions resulting in beautiful imagery.

Mountains, a valley, sand dunes and greenery with splashes of rust, pink and red flora at every interval - and the River Shyok can be seen cutting through Nubra Valley where all forms of nature merge seamlessly into a landscape.

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Rock Formations from Ladakh