Peapix

  • Bing Gallery
  • Extension
Peapix
Bing Gallery
Extension
  • Canada
    All
    Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil

Bing Gallery

Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil
  1. Bing Gallery
  2. Canada
  3. 2020
  4. February 13
  5. Frozen colosseum of ice sticking to the columnar basalt walls surrounding Abiqua Falls, Oregon
arrow_back_ios arrow_forward_ios Frozen colosseum of ice sticking to the columnar basalt walls surrounding Abiqua Falls, Oregon

February 13, 2020

Frozen colosseum of ice sticking to the columnar basalt walls surrounding Abiqua Falls, Oregon

© Joshua Meador/Tandem Stills + Motio

Midwinter freeze

Abiqua Falls in Oregon is a beautiful example of a basalt column amphitheater. Over 90 per cent of all volcanic rock is basalt, but only a small fraction of it forms into the hexagonal columns that you see here. When molten lava hits the atmosphere, the rapid cooling of the rock causes it to contract into these characteristic columns. It's just part of what makes Abiqua Falls so spectacular.

The waterfall is on the grounds of the Mount Angel Abbey, a Benedictine monastery formed in 1882. The monastery now houses a seminary school, a library, retreat centre, and a very successful brewery. Monks and brewing have a long tradition together, with medieval monks being credited with developing the first true breweries as early as the 9th century. Lest you think the monks were just looking for a little buzz, remember that beer was such a common drink back then because it was healthier than the often polluted or diseased water generally available to the public.

tree outdoor waterfall nature water spring

Related Images

Grove of redwoods in Redwood National and State Parks, California, United StatesGrove of redwoods in Redwood National and State Parks, California, United States
Bruce Peninsula National Park, OntarioBruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario
Spire Cove in Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, Alaska, United StatesSpire Cove in Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, Alaska, United States
Joshua trees under the Milky Way, California, United StatesJoshua trees under the Milky Way, California, United States
Andean cocks-of-the-rock, EcuadorAndean cocks-of-the-rock, Ecuador
Kachina Bridge, Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, United StatesKachina Bridge, Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, United States
Wat Tang Sai Temple in Ban Krut, ThailandWat Tang Sai Temple in Ban Krut, Thailand
Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, British ColumbiaWhistler and Blackcomb mountains, British Columbia

Today on Bing

Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia

Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia

Feb 13, 2025
Mardi Gras beads in the Marigny, New Orleans

Mardi Gras beads in the Marigny, New Orleans

Feb 13, 2024
Achaches lookout, Valley of the Moon, Chile

Achaches lookout, Valley of the Moon, Chile

Feb 13, 2023
American bison in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

American bison in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Feb 13, 2022
Canada Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) in light snowfall, Ontario

Canada Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) in light snowfall, Ontario

Feb 13, 2021
Illuminated icicles in Chichibu, Japan

Illuminated icicles in Chichibu, Japan

Feb 13, 2019

Related Tags

tree outdoor landscape nature sky mountain cloud plant water lake rock grass beach surrounded day island hillside bird branch animal
Share photo
Share
Pin
Tweet
Line
  • © 2025 Peapix.com
  • API
  • App
  • Privacy
The images are provided for wallpaper use only.