Yosemite National Park, California. Half Dome, viewed from Upper Quarter Dome, on the south side of Tenaya Creek Canyon.
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Date Taken
1913
Summary
Yosemite National Park, California. Half Dome, viewed from Upper Quarter Dome, on the south side of Tenaya Creek Canyon. Strong shadow across the shoulder discloses the master joint (or shear plane) that may have determined the trend of the northeast face of the dome. Lower Quarter Dome in the foreground, showing exfoliation sheets breaking off along imperfectly developed joints. Circa 1913.
Summary
Yosemite National Park, California. Half Dome, viewed from Upper Quarter Dome, on the south side of Tenaya Creek Canyon. Strong shadow across the shoulder discloses the master joint (or shear plane) that may have determined the trend of the northeast face of the dome. Lower Quarter Dome in the foreground, showing exfoliation sheets breaking off along imperfectly developed joints. Circa 1913.
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