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11.23.2008

Africa, You Rascal!

Ever since I saw Disney's Third Man on the Mountain at the Saturday afternoon matinee when I was eight years old, I've been fascinated by the Matterhorn. But you know what's really cool? the top "pyramid" is actually a piece of Africa! The mountain was formed by the African and European plates stacking up together, Africa being on top. I know. I'm turning more and more into a real nerd.
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9 comments :

  1. LynetteNovember 23, 2008 at 4:47 AM

    That really is fascinating!

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  2. Tess KincaidNovember 23, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    Africa, really?!

    Don't get stuck on Google Earth too long now. ;^)

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  3. Kaye WallerNovember 23, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    Actually, I heard about the Africa thing last night on the History Channel.

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  4. Kay DennisonNovember 23, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    I love the Matterhorn, too!

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  5. Kathy HandysideNovember 23, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    Geology is fascinating!

    BTW, I think the Matterhorn is one of the most beautiful mountains. A friend of mine told me that it's hard to get pictures where the summit is clear, because it's usually shrouded in clouds.

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  6. david mcmahonNovember 24, 2008 at 3:01 AM

    Wait till I tell you about the Himalayas, the mountains that were literally my backyard when I was a kid !!!

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  7. Kaye WallerNovember 24, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    I'd love to see the Himalayas some day!

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  8. willNovember 27, 2008 at 9:44 PM

    If "nerd" means knowing things, then ...

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  9. Kaye WallerMarch 25, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    I'd love to see the Himalayas some day!

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