A pool in the Caverns of Sonora. This cave, like many others, was formed by water combining with carbon dioxide to create a weak carbonic acid. This acid then dissolved the limestone to carve out chambers.
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Helictite formations within the Caverns of Sonora. Helictite is a particular cave formation where a stalactite will grow at odd, curving angles due to pressure in the water.
Helictite formations within the Caverns of Sonora. Helictite is a particular cave formation where a stalactite will grow at odd, curving angles due to pressure in the water.
A series of speleothems, or cave formations, in the Caverns of Sonora.
A series of speleothems, or cave formations, in the Caverns of Sonora.
A speleothem known as a "whale's tail." The fan shape comes from the calcium-carbonate-bearing water being forced through small openings and leaving the calcium carbonate behind in the distinctive fan shape.
A speleothem known as a "whale's tail." The fan shape comes from the calcium-carbonate-bearing water being forced through small openings and leaving the calcium carbonate behind in the distinctive fan shape.
Cave columns in the Caverns of Sonora. Columns form when stalactites and stalagmites fuse together. These columns then grew a series of bulbous formations known as "cave popcorn."
Cave columns in the Caverns of Sonora. Columns form when stalactites and stalagmites fuse together. These columns then grew a series of bulbous formations known as "cave popcorn."
A pool in the Caverns of Sonora. This cave, like many others, was formed by water combining with carbon dioxide to create a weak carbonic acid. This acid then dissolved the limestone to carve out chambers.
A pool in the Caverns of Sonora. This cave, like many others, was formed by water combining with carbon dioxide to create a weak carbonic acid. This acid then dissolved the limestone to carve out chambers.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms. Mosquito point can be seen in the background where the trees are.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms. Mosquito point can be seen in the background where the trees are.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes at Mosquito Point of Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes at Mosquito Point of Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes along Little Mosquito Creek of Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes along Little Mosquito Creek of Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
A wild pony on Assateague Island. Wild ponies have lived on Assateague since the 1600s, although how they were introduced to Assateague is still debated. There are now around 300 or so wild ponies in Maryland and Virginia.
A wild pony on Assateague Island. Wild ponies have lived on Assateague since the 1600s, although how they were introduced to Assateague is still debated. There are now around 300 or so wild ponies in Maryland and Virginia.
Wild ponies on Assateague Island. Wild ponies have lived on Assateague since the 1600s, although how they were introduced to Assateague is still debated. There are now around 300 or so wild ponies in Maryland and Virginia.
Wild ponies on Assateague Island. Wild ponies have lived on Assateague since the 1600s, although how they were introduced to Assateague is still debated. There are now around 300 or so wild ponies in Maryland and Virginia.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms. Mosquito point can be seen in the background where the trees are.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms. Mosquito point can be seen in the background where the trees are.
A duck blind in New Virginia Cove, part of Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl.
A duck blind in New Virginia Cove, part of Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl.
Seagrass marshes in Queen Sound Channel. Saltwater and barrier marshes are important ecosystems that protect inland habitat and communities from ocean storms.
Seagrass marshes in Queen Sound Channel. Saltwater and barrier marshes are important ecosystems that protect inland habitat and communities from ocean storms.
Seagrass marshes in Mosquito Creek. Saltwater and barrier marshes are important ecosystems that protect inland habitat and communities from ocean storms.
Seagrass marshes in Mosquito Creek. Saltwater and barrier marshes are important ecosystems that protect inland habitat and communities from ocean storms.
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A pool in the Caverns of Sonora. This cave, like many others, was formed by water combining with carbon dioxide to create a weak carbonic acid. This acid then dissolved the limestone to carve out chambers.
A pool in the Caverns of Sonora. This cave, like many others, was formed by water combining with carbon dioxide to create a weak carbonic acid. This acid then dissolved the limestone to carve out chambers.
Helictite formations within the Caverns of Sonora. Helictite is a particular cave formation where a stalactite will grow at odd, curving angles due to pressure in the water.
Helictite formations within the Caverns of Sonora. Helictite is a particular cave formation where a stalactite will grow at odd, curving angles due to pressure in the water.
A series of speleothems, or cave formations, in the Caverns of Sonora.
A series of speleothems, or cave formations, in the Caverns of Sonora.
A speleothem known as a "whale's tail." The fan shape comes from the calcium-carbonate-bearing water being forced through small openings and leaving the calcium carbonate behind in the distinctive fan shape.
A speleothem known as a "whale's tail." The fan shape comes from the calcium-carbonate-bearing water being forced through small openings and leaving the calcium carbonate behind in the distinctive fan shape.
Cave columns in the Caverns of Sonora. Columns form when stalactites and stalagmites fuse together. These columns then grew a series of bulbous formations known as "cave popcorn."
Cave columns in the Caverns of Sonora. Columns form when stalactites and stalagmites fuse together. These columns then grew a series of bulbous formations known as "cave popcorn."
A pool in the Caverns of Sonora. This cave, like many others, was formed by water combining with carbon dioxide to create a weak carbonic acid. This acid then dissolved the limestone to carve out chambers.
A pool in the Caverns of Sonora. This cave, like many others, was formed by water combining with carbon dioxide to create a weak carbonic acid. This acid then dissolved the limestone to carve out chambers.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms. Mosquito point can be seen in the background where the trees are.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms. Mosquito point can be seen in the background where the trees are.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes at Mosquito Point of Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes at Mosquito Point of Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes along Little Mosquito Creek of Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
Salt marshes along Little Mosquito Creek of Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms.
A wild pony on Assateague Island. Wild ponies have lived on Assateague since the 1600s, although how they were introduced to Assateague is still debated. There are now around 300 or so wild ponies in Maryland and Virginia.
A wild pony on Assateague Island. Wild ponies have lived on Assateague since the 1600s, although how they were introduced to Assateague is still debated. There are now around 300 or so wild ponies in Maryland and Virginia.
Wild ponies on Assateague Island. Wild ponies have lived on Assateague since the 1600s, although how they were introduced to Assateague is still debated. There are now around 300 or so wild ponies in Maryland and Virginia.
Wild ponies on Assateague Island. Wild ponies have lived on Assateague since the 1600s, although how they were introduced to Assateague is still debated. There are now around 300 or so wild ponies in Maryland and Virginia.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Inland scrub plants on Assateague Island. Inland scrub plays an important role in stabilizing the sand dunes on a barrier island.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms. Mosquito point can be seen in the background where the trees are.
Salt marshes at Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl. In addition, they serve an important role in protecting inland ecosystems and communities from oceanic storms. Mosquito point can be seen in the background where the trees are.
A duck blind in New Virginia Cove, part of Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl.
A duck blind in New Virginia Cove, part of Chincoteague Island. The salt marshes that make up Chincoteague Island are important habitat for migrating waterfowl.
Seagrass marshes in Queen Sound Channel. Saltwater and barrier marshes are important ecosystems that protect inland habitat and communities from ocean storms.
Seagrass marshes in Queen Sound Channel. Saltwater and barrier marshes are important ecosystems that protect inland habitat and communities from ocean storms.
Seagrass marshes in Mosquito Creek. Saltwater and barrier marshes are important ecosystems that protect inland habitat and communities from ocean storms.
Seagrass marshes in Mosquito Creek. Saltwater and barrier marshes are important ecosystems that protect inland habitat and communities from ocean storms.