Geological features. Magmatic rocks. Passo Ombretta. The Dolomites.

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Geological features near the Ombretta pass at 2704 m The black rocks (different from limestone rocks) can be traced back to the Ladinian volcanism (so-called Vulcano della Marmolada). In the background the Marmolada mountain south wall. The Ombretta pass is near The Marmolada south wall and the Ombretta peaks. The Dolomites.

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Location: Passo Ombretta, Val Contrin, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Photo credit: © Alberto Perer / Alamy / Afripics
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