Eight Of The World’s Most Incredible Rock Formations

By All That's Interesting | Edited By Savannah Cox
Published January 18, 2012
Updated January 18, 2018

A beautiful visual tour of eight utterly breathtaking and incredible rock formations from across the world:

12 Apostles, Australia

Incredible Rock Formation Australias 12 Apostles Picture

Scattered along the scenic Great Ocean Road in Australia, the 12 Apostles formation is the result of the Southern Ocean’s harsh weather conditions eroding the existing landscape.

Beginning 10 to 20 million years ago, the constant erosion of the limestone cliffs caused caves to form within them. These caves eventually became arches and ultimately collapsed into the isolated stacks of rock seen today.

An Evening View Of Australias 12 Apostles

Hazy Sunlight At Australias 12 Apostles

Incredible Rock Formations Dusk At 12 Apostles

The World’s Most Incredible Rock Formations: Arches National Park, USA

Arches National Park Rock Formation

Created from 300 million year old salt bed deposits, Arches National Park in Utah is home to over 2,000 beautifully crafted arches. As the salt beds shifted over the years, the superior rock layers began to create domes that were further molded by rain, ice and wind.

The result? The magnificent arches you see today.

Formations At Americas Arches National Park

Incredible Rock Formations Arches National Park Formations From Below

A View From The Formations At Arches National Park

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All That's Interesting
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All That's Interesting
Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.
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Savannah Cox
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Savannah Cox
Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.
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