Naukluft Mountains

Namib-Naukluft National Park

South-Western Namibia

June 1, 2024

Hello,

Today we visit the eastern-most portion of the Namib-Naukluft National Park,  a huge park that encompasses a large area of south-western Namibia.

We walk to see the main basal thrust plane of the Naukluft Fault.

The fault is of interest to geologists because carbonate rocks at its base have lubricated the fault.  This lubrication allows rock units to be pushed great distances.

Pushed they have been into astonishing shapes and impressive formations.

And for the geologists in our group, and for me the modest hiker, the weather is bright, the location  peaceful, the scenery splendid.

Jan