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Bizarre Rock Formations From Around the World
These are exceptionally unique rock formations. Come join me and let’s travel around the world and see these spectacular creations of nature.
ature has so much beauty to offer. Through the years, bizarre rock formations have been formed though weathering and erosion. Here are some of the most notable rock formations from around the world.
Serpent of Stone
This peculiar and partially submerged rock formation is located in Willamette River, a tributary of Columbia River in Oregon, USA. It resembles a swimming serpent.
Weathered Rocks and Erosion 299 Yeliou
If Australia and Arizona, USA have “wave rocks”, Taiwan also has its own similar version of the said geological formations. The Northeast coast of Taiwan is unique and rugged and contains strange rock formations which are unusual and appealing.
Pancake Rock
Feeling hungry? Well, I’m so sorry but these are not edible. These unique rock formations were limestone that melts into these peculiar shapes.
These rock formations that resemble pancakes are located in New Zealand.
Three Stooges
The Three Stooges are bizarre rock formations that can be found in Goblin Valley. They were named after the Three Stooges, who were an American vaudeville and comedy act of the early to mid -20th century best known for their numerous short subject films. Goblin Valley is located in Utah, USA.
Rock Formation in Matsushima Bay
If you have the chance to visit the “land of the rising sun”, include in your list Matsushima Bay and you will see many unique rock formations, one of which is the rock formation above which has a peculiar shape.
Fantasy Canyon Formation
Fantasy Canyon formation is one of the unique and fragile formations in Fantasy Canyon located in Utah in the Uinta Basin Natural Gas fields.
When you visit the place, bring lots of water because according to people who have been there, the climate is seriously hot.
1,000 Turtle Mounts
At the peak of 1,000 Turtle Mount, the sandstone rock formations look like turtle shells. These unique sandstone formations are gradually being worn away by tourist’s feet.
Uluru Water Ruts
A visit in Australia is incomplete without seeing the Ayers Rock or locally known as Uluru. Water over the centuries has carved its own unique path into Uluru making its scenery more breathtaking especially when viewed up close.
Mushroom Rock: Palawan
Palawan is one of the best tourist destinations not only in the Philippines but in the world. Visit Sabang, Palawan Island, the Philippines and see for your self this unique rock formations located inside a cave, the Amazing Subterranean River System.
Strange Rock Formation at Fontainebleau
This is just one of the amazing rock formations at the Gorges De Franchard within the forest at Fontainebleau, France. A tour within the area offers more unusual rock formations for tourists to enjoy.
The Remarkables
In Australia, not only the Pinnacles, Karlu karlu, Twelve Apostles, Uluru, Hippo Yawn, The Wave offer a breathtaking view of a bizarre rock formation, also included in the list is the amazing rock formations called “The Remarkables”. These rock formations have been sculpted over the millennia by the wind and sand on Kangaroo Island South Australia.
For more amazing geological formations see
World’s Most Impressive Karst Formations
World’s Most Impressive Ice Formations
Amazing Animal-shaped Rock Formations
Unusual Rock Formations That Resemble Humans
World’s Most Impressive Ice Formations
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Nice article. I like the three stooges. Amazing!
Norbert, I would love you to check out the Wall of China formation at Lake Mungo ( Google LAKE MUNGO ) in NSW…it also hold’s the world’s OLDEST civilisation. That’s right, the world’s oldest civilisation started in this place.
Thank-your for your supurb article.
James.
fascinating,amazing, and very informative.
Very nice!
Surprising,is such mother Hearth,wants to share its earliest age to us.Thank you.
Amazing formations! Great piece!
Bro, Astig ang article na ito.. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing work of nature, love it!
They look like works of art.
How fun!
Thanks for the tour. I enjoyed it.
Interesting well done article. Glad I joined you for the trip. Had a good time. Thanks, Nobert.
Nice work Norbert.
Delight info and great descriptions.
Great work Nobert! Quite descriptive and informative. I am a stumble upon user and I gave you a nice review and a thumb up. I hope you get many views and reviews.
For palawan, they should’ve included the worn-out candle like rock formation. it’s more spectacular than the mushroom..just for info