Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota - July 13, 2003
These are from the 0.8-mile loop Coal Vein Trail.
The story of the 26-year underground coal fire in this area.
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A layer of coal underground was ignited by lightning. Many areas collapsed as the fire burned underneath.
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North-facing slopes have much more vegetation that south-facing ones.
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More lichens for Cathy's lessons next year.
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This rabbit was not afraid of us.
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Maybe it was actually curious.
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Or it just wanted to chew on this grass.
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There's a North Dakota cactus.
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This chunk of scoria is called a clinker, fused together by high heat.
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