Weathered Vesicular Basalt on Madeira Coast
This detailed close-up reveals the intricate texture of a vesicular basalt boulder found along the rocky coastline near Funchal, Madeira. The stone's pitted surface features numerous cavities formed by gas bubbles in cooling lava, characteristic of the island's volcanic geology, contrasting with the surrounding dark grey pebbles.
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texture Madeira Portugal Funchal pebbles volcanic rock basalt Geology Vesicular Texture Igneous Rock
texture Madeira Portugal Funchal pebbles volcanic rock basalt Geology Vesicular Texture Igneous Rock
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Photo Details
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date Taken: | February 20, 2026 |
| Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Focal Length: | 50.0mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/4000s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 125 |
| Flash: | No |