Tag Archives: Sandstone

Twin Arches, Gaviota Crags

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jack Elliott

The red arrow notes the location of the arches.

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Lizard’s Mouth, Santa Ynez Mountains

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Looking up at the sandstone formation known as “Lizard’s Mouth.” The bottom underside of the Lizard’s Mouth formation beneath the mouth shown in the previous photo. Looking eastward toward Santa Barbara. Looking over Old Town Goleta, Goleta Beach and the … Continue reading →

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Gaviota Wind Caves

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jack Elliott

The three red arrows note the location of the caves shown below. The person seen here is sitting in the cave noted by the red arrow on the upper right of the previous photo. It is actually a hole through … Continue reading →

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Tafoni Weathered Stone

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Jack Elliott

“Tafoni are ellipsoidal, pan- to bowl-shaped, natural rock cavities. These cavernous weathering features include tiny pits, softball-sized cavities, truck-sized caves, and nested and cellular honeycomb forms. Tafoni typically develop on inclined or vertical surfaces and occur in groups. These exquisite … Continue reading →

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Rocky Peak Park, Santa Susana Mountains

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The bedrock plated, boulder strewn hills of Rocky Peak northeast of Simi Valley are made of the Chatsworth Formation, a 6000 foot thick sandstone deposit formed at the bottom of the ocean at the time of the dinosaurs. The sand … Continue reading →

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