Lena Pillars - World's Remotest Natural Wonders
The Lena Pillars are naturally occurring huge rocks in the shape of pillars, spires, towers, arches, colonnades etc along a 80 km stretch on the banks of the Lena River in the Siberian far east region. The rocks are a days ride on a boat upriver (about 140 km) from the city of Yakutsk. The pillars, some of which are about 150 metres high, were created by erosion of the cliff along the Lena river - 10th longest river in the world.
As per comments received from Abuaamir;
The pillars of rocks seen on the banks of Lena river are the result of three main geological factors that include intensive erosion, neo tectonism and permafrost. The great heights achieved by the pillars is attributed to neotectonic activity evidenced by frequent earthqakes of large magnitude in the area. Permafrost and lack of surface drainage have maintained the verticality of the eroded surfaces.
The pillars are reportedly one of the remotest natural wonders and are included in the tentative lists of The World Heritage Site, Natural Category.
More info: http://whc.unesco.org
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The pillars of rocks seen on the banks of Lena river are the result of three main geological factors that include intensive erosion,neo tectonism and permafrost.The great heights achieved by the pillars is attributed to neotectonic activity evidenced by frequent earthqakes of large magnitude in the area.Permafrost and lack of surface drainage have maintained the verticality of the eroded surfaces.
Congratulations on introducing a very unique geomorphological feature. The photos are highly useful for explaining the feature.
Thank you Abuaamir for explaining the geological process in a very simple but clear terms.
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