Keywords
puente de piedra
costar rica
arco natural
puente natural meándrico rock bridge
costa rica
natural arch
meandering natural bridge
costar rica
arco natural
puente natural meándrico rock bridge
costa rica
natural arch
meandering natural bridge
Abstract
The natural and selective erosion of the volcanic rocks that compound it has formed Puente de Piedra (Rock Bridge). This is a nice example on the manifestation of the erosion processes in Nature. This natural structure might be considered as a natural arch or as a natural bridge. Its base shows evidences of strengthincrement due to compression. Taxonomically, Puente de Piedra is a Meandering Natural Bridge if all its attributes are considered.
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