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Born to rock. International Rock Day
International Rock Day, observed on July 13, celebrates the geologic building blocks beneath our feet and encourages curiosity about how rocks shape Earth's landscapes and history. From ancient tools to modern mineral uses, these solid structures hold clues to volcanic eruptions, shifting continents, and life over millions of years. Few places display that story as vividly as A…
Basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland
Train Night Market in Ratchada, Bangkok, Thailand
The beach at Coronado, California
Bark of a rainbow eucalyptus tree, Maui, Hawaii