Famous New Mexico rock formation destroyed after torrential El Niño rains

Officials expected to investigate whether super El Niño storms in US south-west damaged the Alien Throne spires

Undulating, gravity-defying rock spires are one of the most magical parts of the landscape of the US south-west.

But after torrential rainstorms linked to the super El Niño season, at least one famous rock formation in north-west New Mexico has been found in pieces.

Continue reading... Officials expected to investigate whether super El Niño storms in US south-west damaged the Alien Throne spiresUndulating, gravity-defying rock spires are one of the most magical parts of the landscape of the US south-west.But after torrential rainstorms linked to the super El Niño season, at least one famous rock formation in north-west New Mexico has been found in pieces. Continue reading... Read More El Niño southern oscillation, US weather, New Mexico, Environment, US news, Extreme weather Environment | The Guardian [#item_full_content]