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One of the numerous granite rock canyons for which Granite Canyon was named

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Description

One of the numerous granite rock canyons for which Granite Canyon was named.The canyons are formed by the incessant action of waves pounding againstseemingly, but not, indestructible granite.

Credit

NOAA NMFS/SWFSC/PRD

Photographer

Barbara Taylor NMFS/SWFSC/PRD

Location

California, Granite Canyon, Big Sur

Collection

America's Coastlines