Rock Formation

Rock formations as used in this article refers to isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface Rock outcrops. These are usually the result of Weathering and Erosion sculpting the existing rock. Rock formation in general refers to specific sedimentary Strata or other rock unit in Stratigraphic and Petrologic studies.

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Geologists classify rocks into three types according to their origin. A rock structure can be created in any rock type or combination:-

Sedimentary Rock s are created from bits of rocks that have broken off other rocks by wind or water erosion, and deposited by wind, ice, or water. Erosion later exposes them in their current form. An example is Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah .

Metamorphic Rocks are created by rocks that have evolved into another kind of rock, usually by heat and pressure. An example is Mount Rushmore National Monument in South Dakota .

Igneous Rocks are created when molten rock cools and solidifies, with or without crystallization. They may be either Intrusive bodies or Volcanic extrusives. Again, erosive forces sculpt their current forms. An example is Half Dome in Yosemite National Park .

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

Inselberg is a residual relief feature. It can be an isolated hill, a knob, ridge or small mountain that rises abruptly, like an island, from a gently sloping or virtually level surrounding plain. ''Inselberg '' is a German word that means "island mountain". Uluru / Ayers Rock in Australia is a noted example.

Peak

Stack

Mesa

Butte

Escarpment

Gorge

Sea cliff

River cliff

LISTS OF ROCK FORMATIONS

Asia

See Also: Rock formations in Russia

Yoichi, Hokkaidō , Japan

Yeliu, Taiwan

Tanjong Bunga, Penang , Malaysia

Jabalpur Marble Rocks, Madhya Pradesh , India

Face Rock, Deccan , Hyderabad , India

Sitio Lugsangan, Barangay Tabon, Cebu , Philippines

Yun Meng Mountains, Beijing , China

Guilin , China

Grandfather and Grandmother stone, Ko Samui , Thailand

James Bond Island, Phang Nga , Thailand

Halong Bay , Vietnam

Seorak-san National Park, Sokcho , South Korea

Taichar Chuluu, Arkhangai Aimag, Mongolia

Terelj National Park, Gorkhi, Mongolia

Tanah Lot , Bali , Indonesia

Middle East

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