List of rock formations explained

A rock formation is an isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock outcrop. Rock formations are usually the result of weathering and erosion sculpting the existing rock. The term rock formation can also refer to specific sedimentary strata or other rock unit in stratigraphic and petrologic studies.

A rock structure can be created in any rock type or combination:

Geologists have created a number of terms to describe different rock structures in the landscape that can be formed by natural processes:

Here is a list of rock formations by continent.

Asia

Armenia

China

Hong Kong

Jordan

India

See main article: List of rock formations in India.

Israel

Lebanon

Mongolia

Pakistan

Thailand

Turkey

Other countries

Africa

Kenya

Libya

Madagascar

Mauritania

Namibia

Nigeria

South Africa

North America

United States

See main article: Rock formations in the United States.

Canada

Caribbean

Mexico

Central America

South America

Argentina

Bolivia

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands

Paraguay

Peru

Uruguay

Venezuela

Europe

Albania

See main article: List of rock formations in Albania.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

See main article: Rock formations in Bulgaria.

Croatia

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Gibraltar

Bailiwick of Guernsey

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

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Latvia

North Macedonia

Malta

Isle of Man

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

Serbia

See main article: List of rock formations in Serbia.

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Slovakia

Ukraine

United Kingdom

See main article: Rock formations in the United Kingdom.

Oceania

Australia

See also: Lists of rocks in Western Australia.

New Zealand

Other countries

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Escalando el Gunko de Boquete . El Chiricano . 2007-06-04 . es .
  3. Web site: Stânca Babacai (de aici incepe Clisura de sus). wikimapia.org. November 26, 2019.
  4. Web site: Красноярские Столбы. www.stolby.ru. November 26, 2019.
  5. https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1700/ The Djavolja Varos (Devil's Town) Natural Landmark
  6. Web site: Vodopad Prskalo . sr . FreeBiking.org.