The rocky outcrop of the Upper Cretaceous

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The rocky outcrop of the Upper Cretaceous

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The rocky outcrop of the Upper Cretaceous, Geological monument in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.

The white chalk cliffs of this geological formation extend up to 25 meters high, featuring vertical walls with distinct finger-like shapes and cave formations.

The geological monument received its protected status in 1972, marking the beginning of scientific research into Upper Cretaceous period formations in the region.

Local geologists and researchers use this site to study the characteristics of chalk deposits and their formation during the Upper Cretaceous period.

The site covers 0.35 hectares and visitors can reach it through a steppe dirt road, with coordinates at 48.659444 latitude and 37.684722 longitude.

The eastern section of the chalk mountain displays steep vertical cliffs with white-gray coloring that form structures resembling castle ruins.

Location: Donetsk Oblast

Inception: 1972

GPS coordinates: 48.65944,37.68472

Latest update: March 25, 2025 08:36

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