Why is Morro Rock turning white? In September, a consistent combination of warm air and humidity let lichen spread over the normally-dark dacite rock. The rock isn’t a static object, but part of a larger ecosystem that changes with the seasons.

Why is Morro Rock turning white? In September, a consistent combination of warm air and humidity let lichen spread over the normally-dark dacite rock. The rock isn’t a static object, but part of a larger ecosystem that changes with the seasons.
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Morro Strand State Beach, California
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Rocks at the base of Morro Rock, California
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