Oakland Geology

Recently I visited some of the knockers in the steep hillside east and south of Mountain View Cemetery. These three are chert of deep-sea origin; the middle photo best shows its typical “ribbon” bedding.

This area borders the steep gorge of Moraga Canyon and harbors a number of deer and turkeys, among other wildlife.

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