10 Most Unique Rock Formations in the World That Will Amaze You

The Earth has amazing shapes and rock formations that people often visit for tourism. Some areas are protected by the most unique rock formations, amazing wildlife and biodiversity.

The Earth consists of beautiful rock formations that resemble animals and shapes. It has become a place for tourism for visitors around the world. Researchers also study the geological features of rocks that can help understand the past lives thousands or millions of years ago.

Nature World News (NWN) has covered the amazing unique rock formations in the world that you should see or know.

Sichuan, China's Big Stone Buddha of Leshan

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Leshan of Sichuan Province, China. Rare and unique rock formations can be found around the world due to their perfection and amazing shape. Here are the 10 most unique rock formations in the world that you should know. Meanwhile, the Giant Causeway has views of rock formations in the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland with about 40,000 black basalt columns and polygonal columns of view.

The area is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Sichuan, China, people can find the big stone of Buddha that holds cultural and religious importance for visitors.

The sacred area is carved out of the red sandstone cliff.

Utah, USA's Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon in Utah, USA is known for breathtaking rock formations, with different colors from red and orange with the effect of sunlight.

Bolivia's Arbol de Piedra

In Desierto Siloli located in Bolivia, it situates the tree-looking rocks or the Arbol de Piedra that is due to the geological erosion.

Cyprus' The Aprodite's Rock

In Cyprus, a significant site with unique rock formations is located in Pajos, known as the Rock of the Greeks. The place is recognized by people as the Aprodite's Rock due to Greek mythology connected with the Goddess of Love.

Bohol, Philippines' Chocolate Hills

The mesmerizing Chocolate Hills is located in Bohol, Philippines. It is a popular site for tourists and foreigners. It has more than 1,200 cone-shaped hills, which can turn brown.

Northern Ireland's Giant Causeway

The Giant Causeway has views of rock formations in the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland with about 40,000 black basalt columns and polygonal columns of view.

Chile's Torres del Paine

In Chile, it has tall rock towers that are known as Towers of Paine, which is part of the National Park in Patagonian. It is popular for charismatic grasslands and glacial areas.

Canada's The Balancing Rock

In Canada, one popular place is the Balancing Rock located in St. Mary's Bay on Long Island, Nova Scotia. Other areas with popular balancing rocks are found in Colorado, Utah and Norway.

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Arizona, USA's The Horseshoe Bend

The Horseshoe Bend in Arizona, USA is always visited. The low water levels in the Colorado River unleash the magnificent view of rock formations, which can change depending on the sun's position.