The layered stack of Doonbristy Rock is a stunning sight along Ireland's north coastline. It's also known as the Rock of Dan Bristy or Dun Briste. The layers of this sea stack are sedimentary and were formed around 350 million years ago in the ocean off a passive margin boundary. Passive margins form where continents meet oceans if there are no active plate boundaries … [Read more...] about Doonbristy Rock: A Stunning Product of Ancient Geologic Processes and Modern Ocean Force
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The Spider-Man Agama: The Amazing Climbing Abilities of the Mwanza Flat-Headed Rock Agama
The Mwanza flat-headed rock agama, also known as the Spider-Man agama, is a fascinating reptile that can be found in the rocky regions of Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. While it can't spin webs like the comic book superhero, it has the ability to climb up vertical walls and surfaces with ease, making it an impressive and fascinating creature to observe. The Spider-Man agama is … [Read more...] about The Spider-Man Agama: The Amazing Climbing Abilities of the Mwanza Flat-Headed Rock Agama
Ice-covered gift shop becomes temporary tourist attraction for Gills Rock
One of the most popular places to visit in our area on Wednesday was all the way at the tip of Door County. Amazing pictures of Simply Scandinavian Gift Shop coated in a thick layer of ice had thousands of views on our website, likely influencing some of the many people who decided to check out the scene for themselves. The wild winds from Christmas Eve helped turn the … [Read more...] about Ice-covered gift shop becomes temporary tourist attraction for Gills Rock
Frozen ‘fish eye’ forms on rock in the Peak District
An unwitting photographer noticed a frost formation on a rock that resembled a fish eye. Leigh Pugh was photographing the sunrise in the Derbyshire Peak District when he became aware that he was being watched. He shared a photo of the frozen puddle on social media, where many users commented that the rock looked like a fish's - or even a dragon's - head. According to … [Read more...] about Frozen ‘fish eye’ forms on rock in the Peak District
Woman Discovers Unusual Find After Observing White “Rock” By Roadside
“It was crazy, honestly.” Recently, Emerice Hallock and her brother were traveling along a desolate section of roadway in Alberta, Canada, when they noticed something unexpected. There, in the undergrowth on the edge of the road, stood a stark, white figure posing by itself. Hallock first assumed it was merely a strange pebble, but she had moved too rapidly to be … [Read more...] about Woman Discovers Unusual Find After Observing White “Rock” By Roadside