Streaky Bacon Formation
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Draperies form when water runs down a rockface depositing calcite. Over time it forms a thin sheet that can feature folds and colour bands due to the presence of iron oxide. Pictured is the Streaky Bacon formation, named because of its similar appearance to a strip of bacon. |
Author & photographer: David Johnson (Virtual New Zealand). Providing a credit or link is appreciated.
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