The balanced rocks are a geological formation created due to
wind/water erosion or glacial melting. These precariously balanced rocks are
wonder of the nature and to a viewer it looks that these would topple by a
gentle human push or a wind force. However most of these rocks have remained
steadfast for past several thousand years though some were vandalised and pushed
over. To some scientists these rocks are a sign of seismic stableness of the
location.
This post is part of the series about these awesome and
breath-taking rocks around the world. List giving links to individual rocks can be seen here and a combined big page showing all the rocks can be viewed
here.
Giant Mushroom Rock, Hala-'l Badr, Saudi Arabia
A large unusually balanced rock in the Hala-'l Badr Volcanic Region, Saudi
Arabia. Hala-'l Badr is a dormant volcano on the northeast corner of the Thadra
table mountain in the al Jaww basin and there are many geological features in
this area. No information is available about this rock but it is amazing to see
such a large volume (and mass) supported on a narrow pedestal. Any information
about this rock will be appreciated.
Interestingly many scholars and authors have advocated
equating Mt. Sinai with Hala-'l Badr. (Source:
Wikipedia)
Image from Google Maps Photos is by فارس الخيال
Credits: I am thankful to
syzygy - A very active member of Google Earth Community Forum for bringing
this balanced rock to my knowledge.
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