The gorgeous Cabo Carvoeiro in Portugal
Some of the most impressive and awe-inspiring natural creations on Earth are rock formations. Formed over thousands of years, rock formations appear unfathomable and create a sense of amazement. Here are five of the most incredible and stunning rock formations from around the world.
1. Stone Forest – China
Made of limestone, these rock formations appear to grow from the ground and create a forest of stone trees. Believed to be over 270 million years old, the Stone Forest is a major travel destination in China. It’s not difficult to see why.
Entrance to the Stone Forest in China
A view from above the Stone Forest
2. Giant’s Causeway – Ireland
Created by an ancient volcano, over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns make up the Giant’s Causeway. With some columns measuring over 30 feet, this 60 million year old rock formation is listed as one of the greatest natural wonders in the United Kingdom.
Columns of the Giant's Causeway in Ireland
Even more of the 40,000 columns that make up the Giant's Causeway
3. Wave Rock – Australia
With the shape of a breaking oceanic ripple, Wave Rock brings over 140,000 tourists to Australia each year. With a height of over 45 feet, Wave Rock is one of the best examples of a flared slope formation in the world.
Tourists visiting Wave Rock in Australia
Another look at beautiful Wave Rock
4. Ko Tapu Island – Thailand
Rising from the water is the incredible rock formation of Ko Tapu, otherwise known as James Bond Island after its appearance in The Man with the Golden Gun. This 66 foot limestone rock is just a sliver of a former barrier reef, and features trees growing straight out of the stone.
Trees cover the surface of Ko Tapu Island
Another look at the beautiful Ko Tapu Island
5. Landscape Arch – Utah
Located in Moab, Utah, the Landscape Arch is the longest natural arch in the world. The arch stretches over 290 feet and is made of very thin sandstone that experts say could collapse at any time.
A look up at the Landscape Arch in Moab, Utah
Landscape Arch from a different view
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