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Papago Buttes with Camelback Mountain in the background #333386604
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Holes and voids known as tafone formed in the arkosic conglomeratic sandstone of the Papago Buttes. The formations consist of mid-Cenozoic debris-flow breccia overlying pre-Cambrian granite. Palm trees in the foreground around the ponds create an oasis. A popular urban hiking destination near Tempe, Scottsdale and Phoenix. A cloudy sky adds drama as sunlight strikes the buttes to create a scenic view.