Anacapa's+Physical+Apperance


 * __Anacapa Island’s Appearance__**


 * Anacapa Island** is entirely **igneous** rock, which gives it a darker color and igneous rock is just **cooled lava**. I think it is kind of ironic that the **Chumash** lived there, and the island looks like a **spear**, but the spear could have been formed over time as the Chumash lived there. The **Arch rock** is one of the most beautiful places to visit, the plants are supported by **guano**, and the guano helps fertilize the plants; and adds a snow-like look to the rock. The reason Arch rock is all jagged and looks like **metamorphic** rock ( it is actually igneous rock.), is because over time it has been **eroded** by wind and rain, and the waves pushing back and forth has formed it into an Arch form. Some of the most beautiful parts of Arch rock are underwater and in the air, like the Garibaldi, and the spinner dolphins and sea lions, giant kelp, sea anemone, and in the air there is the bald eagle our state bird. There are many other Arches, but not nearly as spectacular as Arch rock. Some of Arch rock has blue on it some people hypothesize differently, but I think it is because the water is **reflecting** on it.