Stone Wave
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"Wave Rock" - an amazing rock formation, located east of the small town of Hayden in Western Australia, 350km from Perth. The name of this natural phenomenon comes from its shape - like a huge ocean wave stirred up in the midst of the land. Each year to look at this wonder of the world come to 140 thousand tourists.

Interestingly, in numerous photos stone waves rarely seen retaining wall, repeating its loop and allows rain water to drain into a small reservoir. The wall was built in 1951. Such structures are often erected for similar rocks in Western Australia region Uitbelt.

The very stone waves - a granite formation, which covers an area of ​​several acres and is part destroyed by erosion of rocks Hayden rock. Wave height - 15 meters, length - about 110. Scientists believe that its present form it has acquired 60 million years ago as a result of chemical weathering and further displacement of soft rainwater erosion of granitic rocks. Long-term natural processes and created an unusual shape, so like a wave - clipped base, ending the round overhang. During the day, the color of the rock varies depending on the ambient light, and it's exciting show attracts thousands of tourists.

Every year on stone Wave music festival is held, where are the stars of the Australian and global underground music.

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