Rubeifaction

L. Guichard/Perazio/smergc2013/2013

Grotte Chauvet - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France

The Megaceros gallery has the highest concentration of combustion foci. These fires heated the limestone walls until they were flattened and caused the surface to burst.

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Title: Rubeifaction
Creator: L. Guichard/Perazio/smergc
Date Created: 2013/2013

Grotte Chauvet - UNESCO World Heritage Site

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