How did the Moeraki Boulders form?
These unusual rocks have long been a source of intrigue. Here is what we know about the creation of the Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand. Spoiler alert: They are not alien eggs. đœ
Strange, spherical boulders scattered on the sandâŠ
On this beach located in New Zealand, these unusual rocks, measuring between 50 cm and 2 meters in diameter and weighing up to several tons, have long been a source of intrigue. Fossilized dinosaur eggs, relics of Maori ancestors, the work of extraterrestrialsâŠ
They have inspired many legends. But science has finally solved the mystery: the formation of these rocks began approximately 60 million years ago. Fossilized clay and mud are found in the center, around which sediments such as calcite have accumulated. One layer at a time, the boulders grew larger over the years. The concept is similar to the formation of an oyster pearl. Several hypotheses that may explain the spherical shape of these rocks exist, such as tidal action, gravity, and the pressure that the layers of sediment exert on each other. These are the Moeraki Boulders, one of the most iconic landscapes in New Zealand.
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Barry J.
03/29/2021 22:46You can see some boulders emerging from the cliffs behind the beach
Luis A.
03/29/2021 19:53amaizing
Michael S.
03/29/2021 07:33Results of electrical discharge on a massive scale?
Maria A.
03/29/2021 03:23Interessante
Ingrid G.
03/29/2021 02:40đ€
Chandralekha S.
03/28/2021 12:01Lovely
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03/28/2021 10:52â„ïž
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03/28/2021 10:52đŻ
Kamal M.
03/28/2021 09:59Good
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03/28/2021 08:56đźđșđș
Pop L.
03/27/2021 20:53Top
Tuli B.
03/27/2021 19:20Loved Moeraki boulders
Nagendrasing A.
03/27/2021 18:48Wonderful thanks.
Carmen K.
03/27/2021 17:11Thanks for sharing this information
Sandrine B.
03/27/2021 09:49:)
Carol H.
03/26/2021 22:16My beautiful,unusual and safe country . đ„°đłđżđ„°đłđż
Linda M.
12/29/2020 18:10I wonder if they're ancient remains? Same with these mountains that look man made...