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      girraween > geology > the sculptured landscape > erosion > abrasion chutes


Abrasion Chute at Underground Creek


There are drill holes on both sides of the chute.
© Warwick Willmott, 2009.

There are drill holes on both sides of the chute.



  The chute has cut its way through an aplite dyke.

The chute has cut its way through an aplite dyke that runs across the granite sheet. Also visible here is a large drill hole that is partially filled with rock debris.
One of the many deep drill holes cut into the channel of  the chute.

One of the many deep drill holes cut into
the channel of the chute.


  The water has cut a hole right through this section of rock.

The water has cut a hole right through
this section of rock.

Next...   Abrasion chute at The Junction.




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Last updated: 29th October 2013