Piedra Movediza, Granite balancing rock in Tandil, Argentina.
The 300-ton granite boulder stood on a hill edge, performing a natural rocking motion throughout each day until its eventual collapse.
The original stone fell and shattered into pieces on February 29, 1912, possibly due to weakening from an 1848 lightning strike and continuous motion.
Local businesses, including hotels and coffee shops, incorporated the name Piedra Movediza into their establishments before and after the stone's fall.
Visitors can climb 268 granite steps to reach the viewpoint where a fixed replica stone stands since 2007, offering views of the original fragments below.
Before its collapse, people placed glass bottles under the rock to witness them being crushed by its natural daily rocking movement.
Location: Tandil
GPS coordinates: -37.30944,-59.16667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36
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