Glacial erratic on Wolności square in Racibórz, Glacial erratic formation on Wolności square, Racibórz, Poland.
The granite boulder exhibits distinct crystalline patterns and minerals, indicating its origin from regions far north of its current location in southern Poland.
During the last Ice Age, glacial movements transported this large rock from Scandinavia to its present position in Racibórz through natural processes.
Local geological societies frequently organize educational tours around the erratic, teaching visitors about the formation processes of the European landscape.
The glacial erratic sits in an accessible location on Wolności square, allowing visitors to examine the rock formation from multiple angles throughout the day.
Scientists determined that this particular erratic traveled over 1000 kilometers from its origin point, making it one of the longest-distance transported rocks in Poland.
Location: Racibórz
GPS coordinates: 50.09372,18.21489
Latest update: March 13, 2025 16:07
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