Rock Formations

Captain John Smith thought these cliffs were amazing in 1608 but sharks thought so 20 million years before him.

A rock outcropping left by a glacier that made itself useful throughout the centuries.

A preserve with 75,000 ancient drawings remains the realm of public – not just scientific – exploration.

This natural rock "church" might not be a proper chapel but that doesn't mean it's not beautiful.

"Portugal's Stonehenge" is made up of nut-like stones aligned with the heavens.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

This Nevada lake holds its titular natural pyramid and, if the legends are true, a number of dangerous spirits.

Alien rock formations grown from the sands of an Australian national park.

Bolivia's needle-like rock formations.

65 million-year-old chalk outcroppings mark the end of the Jurassic Coast.

Two waterfalls flow down the cliff faces decorated with rare natural basalt columns.

An alien landscape of chalk-rock in the Egyptian desert.