Round rocks from Viisoara - Berzunti - photos
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Round rocks are quite a common curiosity, apart from those in Costesti, Valcea county, there are numerous other locations with similar rock formations. The round rocks from Viisoara are located northwest of the village, at a distance of approximately 700 meters from DC152 road.
The cliff of Docmana hill, located north of the village and rising above Varatici stream, exposes layers of sandstone. The round rocks are embedded in this cliff, but we can also find a few in the grass, near the path that climbs up the hill.
A round rock (trovant) is a type of geological formation, spherical-shaped stone, found in Romania. These stones are typically made of cemented sand and mineral matter, and they have the ability to grow in size over time.
The growth of these round rocks is due to a mineral-rich groundwater solution that seeps into the stones and causes the deposition of additional minerals, resulting in their expansion. The process by which they grow is not yet fully understood by scientists.
These unique rock formations are often referred to as living stones or growing rocks.
The cliff of Docmana hill, located north of the village and rising above Varatici stream, exposes layers of sandstone. The round rocks are embedded in this cliff, but we can also find a few in the grass, near the path that climbs up the hill.
A round rock (trovant) is a type of geological formation, spherical-shaped stone, found in Romania. These stones are typically made of cemented sand and mineral matter, and they have the ability to grow in size over time.
The growth of these round rocks is due to a mineral-rich groundwater solution that seeps into the stones and causes the deposition of additional minerals, resulting in their expansion. The process by which they grow is not yet fully understood by scientists.
These unique rock formations are often referred to as living stones or growing rocks.
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