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| 1969: East German Minerals |
A piece of calcite
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| 1996: Minerals |
and the amber of this fluorite, sometimes called the most colourful mineral in the world for the variety of its shades and colours
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| 1961: Definitive - Finger Rock |
Once a big tourist attraction here is Mukurob - Finger of God, a sandstone example of a magnificent balancing act, alas in 1988 it collapsed. That is our planet, always on the move...
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| 1975: The Volcanic Eruption on Heimaey |
The volcanic island of Heimaey. In the 1970s it had a population of 5,200 who were woken up at 2.00 am on 23 January 1973 when the volcano erupted for the first time in recorded history. Fortunately the entire fishing fleet was in the harbour for the night and was able to carry everyone to mainland safety, most of them would eventually return.
Sunday Stamps theme this week is - Geology - See It On A Postcard
5 comments:
All interesting stamps. I like the stamps with minerals like the two firsts. Although you would have to touch the stones to really feel them.
The finger of God collapsing is a frightening idea!
I do detest these pen scratches, but at least this one 'highlights' the finger! Fluorite is a favourite.
The volcano is quite a story. and a 50 year anniversary in 2 weeks.
The SWA stamp is fantastic (pity about the biro mark). Volcanoes are fascinating an terrifying at the same time.
All great stamps. I am sorry to hear the "finger" collapsed, but it looked precarious in the stamp!
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