Showing posts with label natural rock formations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label natural rock formations. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Elakala Falls, West Virginia

Photo by Troy Lilly, ForestWanderer
A whirlpool is formed by the currents and orientation of rock at Elakala Falls is located in Blackwater State Park by Davis, West Virginia.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Reed Flute Cave

Photo by Bernt Rostad
Over 18 millions years old, this natural limestone cave with multicolored lighting is a landmark in Guilin Guangixi, China.

Fairy Chimneys

Photo by Frank Kovalchek
A part of the UNESCO world heritage site in the Goneme area of Cappadocia, Turkey, the natural structures are called fairy chimneys(also known as hoodoos). The rock formations are composed of soft rock topped by harder rock.