Devils Postpile National Monument

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  Tops of basalt columns – the most common shape is hexagonal, but other shapes are found, such as this pentagon
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  The longer fragments of basalt at the base of the cliff are much larger than a person
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  A fragment of columnar basalt that has fallen after separating from the main mass of the Devils Postpile
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  Cliff showing bent columns
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  Another view of bent columns
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  Cross section of column
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  View from base of cliff
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  Another view of the top
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  Top showing glacial polish
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  View of the top
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  View of the top
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  Park entrance
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  Rainbow Fall
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  The San Joaquin River flows through the Soda Springs meadow