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

The World’s Most Incredible Rock Formations: Stone Forest, China

Chinas Stone Forest Formations

The Stone Forest in China is an amazing sea of towering stone pinnacles that are believed to be over 270 million years old. Some speculate that the area was once an ocean floor and that today’s stone structures are actually the rocky results of millions of years of flowing water.

A View Of Chinas Stone Forest

Chinese Rock Formations In The Stone Forest

An Aerial View Of Chinas Stone Forest

White Desert, Egypt

Egypts Rock Formations In The White Desert

Situated north of the Farafra Oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt, the White Desert is populated with chalk rock formations that have formed following occasional sandstorms.

Rock Formations At The White Desert

The Pale Rock Formations In The White Desert

Rock Formations At The White Desert In Egypt

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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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