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The Otherworldly Geology of Vasquez Rocks

The Otherworldly Geology of Vasquez Rocks

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Vasquez Rocks in the Soledad Basin feature sedimentary rock layers that jut out at unusual angles, a formation that has long attracted television and film productions, including Star Trek.

Layers of sedimentary rock that jut from the Soledad Basin at surprising angles have long enthralled television and film producers, including the team behind Star Trek.

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