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A rock formation is an isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock outcrop. Rock formations are usually the result of weathering and erosion sculpting the existing rock. The term rock formation can also refer to specific sedimentary strata or other rock unit in stratigraphic and petrologic studies.
The following is a partial list of rock formations in the United States, organized by state. ... Wheeler Geologic Area; Georgia. Broxton Rocks; Rock City, ...
Rôche moutonnée – Rock formation created by the passing of a glacier; List of rock formations; Strike ridge – Ridge with a moderate sloping backslope and steeper frontslope; Structural bench – Long, relatively narrow land bounded by distinctly steeper slopes above and below
Pages in category "Geologic formations of the United States" The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Geological formations consist of rock that was deposited during a specific period of time. They usually extend for large areas, and sometimes there are different important sites in which the same formation is exposed. Such sites may have separate entries if they are considered to be more notable than the formation as a whole.
A geological formation, or simply formation, is a body of rock having a consistent set of physical characteristics that distinguishes it from adjacent bodies of rock, and which occupies a particular position in the layers of rock exposed in a geographical region (the stratigraphic column).
Pages in category "Rock formations" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. ... Hoodoo (geology) Horse (geology) Huge stone; I. Inliers and ...
A non-standard geologic time period immediately preceding the Phanerozoic Eon, divided into several eons of the geologic time scale. It spans from the formation of Earth about 4540 Ma (million years ago) to the beginning of the Cambrian Period, about 541.0 ± 1.0 Ma, when macroscopic hard-shelled animals first appeared in abundance. precipitate