9 grand rock formations

Unlike mountains, rocks are not covered or only slightly, with rare exceptions, are covered with vegetation, which predominate among mosses and lichens. In fact, this stone blocks with steep slopes, and all sorts of projections. As well as many other geological formations, nature has created them for millions of years, so they got the most incredible shape, and sometimes color, so look there is something.

Speaking over the sea or the valley, the rock form quite incredible beauty of landscapes. Among them there are also those that can outshine the most fantastic scenery. 9 These rock formations are a prime example of what the most skilful master is nature itself.

The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Coastal cliffs by the Atlantic Ocean, stretched along the coast for 8 kilometers. On different parts of the height of the rocks varies from 120 to 214 meters. It is believed that the rocks were formed more than 300 million. Years ago. With these 'stone giants' offers really stunning view, marvel at who comes over 1 million tourists a year.

White Cliffs of Dover, United Kingdom

Frame the shoreline Strait Pas-de-Calais cliffs are part of the North Downs hill. The height of the cliffs reaches 107 meters. They contain chalk and flint, so that they can be seen with the French Cape Gris-not, and among the sailors, they have won fame coast of England character.

Pulpit Rock, Norway

Giant rock towers over the Lysefjord. The height of the rock formation is 604 meters. Its top is a natural observation deck, an area of about 25 by 25 meters. With magnificent views of the cliff, from which is breathtaking even seasoned travelers.

Cliff Cabo Girão, Portugal

It is a steep cliff at the southern coast of the island of Madeira. Cabo Girão is the second largest rock in the world. Its height is 589 meters. At the top of the cliff is equipped with a viewing platform, offering visitors the opportunity to "soar" over the ocean.

Kalaupapa, Hawaii

On the northern tip of Molokai, on the Kalaupapa Peninsula, is one of the most scenic spots in Hawaii - Kalaupapa National Historical Park. One of the jewels of the park are tall sea cliffs over 1,000 meters. To get to them is possible only on foot or on horseback. For their efforts will be rewarded with visitors great views of the surrounding landscape and the vast Pacific Ocean.

Peak Thor, Canada

This granite peak is recognized as the high vertical slope in the world. It is located in the National Park on Baffin Island Auyyuittuk. peak height is 1250 meters and slope walls - 105 degrees.

Half Dome, USA

Rock stands at 1,450 meters above Yosemite Valley. It consists of granite monolith. Half Dome is one of the largest monoliths largest in North America, and its image is often used by various organizations as a logo. View of Half Dome is also printed on the driver's license, which is issued by the state of California.

Etretat, France

Etretat cliffs become the hallmark of the eponymous town. Their height ranges from 80 to 120 meters. Nature carved in them some unique arches. Due to the extraordinary white chalk cliffs can be seen far out to sea.

The Grand Canyon, USA

Without this natural attraction list of incredible rock formations would be incomplete. Canyon on the Colorado Plateau - a real time machine, where you can make a trip to several geological periods. In the canyon, the length of 446 km, there were "traces" of the four geological eras of the Earth.

For 10 million. Years of its creation the nature of the gorge formed to a depth of 1800 meters, filled with clusters of rocks the most incredible shapes and colors. The best view of them opens with a glass viewing platform "Sky Trail", serving for 20 meters of the canyon edge and towering over it at an altitude of 1,220 meters.