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Umm Ras Plateau

Libya / al-Kufrah /
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Most western part of Gilf Kebir Region with deep ridges and gorges cut by erosion into the Gilf Kebir sandstone. Very colourful area as ferrite gives a reddish impression of the rocks and contrasts a lot to white or yellow sand. You may find blocks of petrified sea-floor with the typical ripples.
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Coordinates:   23°42'37"N   25°0'34"E
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