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Coastal Rock Formations Villasinee Kongsomboonvech Yehliu, Taiwan Sea-eroded platform Flat layer of rock @ sea level Bit of coastline eroded away causing the scarps to draw further back from the sea Scarps: low steep slope along a beach caused by wave erosion
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Yehliu, Taiwan Cape composed of thick sandstone that contains mud, clay, & iron Other layers contain calcium which do not erode as easily Allowed stones to acquire their unique shapes 3 categories of shapes
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Yehliu, Taiwan Mushroom
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Yehliu, Taiwan Candleholder
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Yehliu, Taiwan Arc shaped “Cleopatra”
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Koh Samui, Thailand Granite boulders Legend has it an old couples’ boat was wrecked in the bay & their bodies washed upon the shore to form the rocks Natural phallic rock formations
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Koh Samui, Thailand “Grandfather” rock
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Koh Samui, Thailand “Grandmother” rock
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