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Notable rock formations worldwide

Geological formations created by natural processes over millions of years. These stones and rocks display various shapes: arches, monoliths, spheres, and pillars. From Australia's Uluru to Norway's Kjeragbolten, these formations document Earth's history.

Hanging Rock
Hanging Rock

Victoria, Australia

A volcanic formation with 105-meter-high rocks from the Ordovician period, featuring distinct columns and projections.

Kjeragbolten
Kjeragbolten

Rogaland, Norway

A round granite boulder with 5 meters diameter wedged between rock faces at 984 meters elevation.

Idol Rock
Idol Rock

North Yorkshire, England

A Millbrook sandstone block of 200 tonnes rests on a narrow base of only 30 centimeters.

Pravčická Brána
Pravčická Brána

Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic

A sandstone arch with a span of 26.5 meters, height of 16 meters, and thickness of 8 meters.

Lot's Wife
Lot's Wife

Saba, Caribbean Netherlands

This natural stone pillar rises 50 meters from the sea and consists of volcanic rock.

Ayers Rock/Uluru
Ayers Rock/Uluru

Northern Territory, Australia

This sandstone formation rises 348 meters above the plain and extends 3.6 kilometers in length.

Moeraki Boulders
Moeraki Boulders

Otago, New Zealand

These rock formations are round stones up to 2 meters in diameter made of hardened mud and limestone.

El Capitan
El Capitan

California, United States

This vertical granite wall rises 900 meters above Yosemite Valley and attracts climbers from around the world.

Devil's Marbles
Devil's Marbles

Northern Territory, Australia

Large rounded granite blocks scattered throughout the red desert landscape of the Outback.

Boulders of Hampi
Boulders of Hampi

Karnataka, India

Large granite blocks form natural formations in the landscape of the South Indian plateau.

Monument Valley
Monument Valley

Arizona, United States

Red sandstone towers rise up to 1000 feet from the desert plain of the Colorado Plateau.

Mount Augustus
Mount Augustus

Western Australia, Australia

A sandstone ridge extending 5 miles in length and reaching a height of 2,821 feet.

Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock

Nebraska, United States

This 300-foot limestone pillar served as a natural orientation point for travelers on the Oregon Trail during the 19th century.

Ben Amera
Ben Amera

Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania

Granite monolith rising 633 meters from the desert plain, surrounded by sand dunes and rock formations.

Capo Testa
Capo Testa

Sardinia, Italy

Granite rocks on Sardinia's northern coast, shaped by natural erosion processes over millions of years.

Krishna's Butterball
Krishna's Butterball

Mahabalipuram, India

A 250-ton granite boulder balances on a 45-degree inclined surface for more than 1200 years.