Elephant Rock (Shen'ao) 象鼻岩(深奧) | 象鼻岩英文介紹
ElephantTrunkRockisarockshapedlikeitsnameintheShenaoareaofRuifangDistrict,NewTaipeiCity.Therearealsomanyinterestingrockformationsinthearea. Itisoneofthemostrecognizablerockformationsonthenorthcoastandapopularlocationfor,kayakers,snorkelers,andinstagrammers. Background:ThesandstoneandsedimentarythatformstheElephantRockformationwascreatedbetween 10and20millionyears[1] ago,andwaspushedoutoftheseaalongwithnorthernTaiwanthousandsofyearsago. TheElephantsheadwasformedbyeasilyerodingsandstone,withth...
Elephant Trunk Rock is a rock shaped like its name in the Shenao area of Ruifang District, New Taipei City. There are also many interesting rock formations in the area. It is one of the most recognizable rock formations on the north coast and a popular location for, kayakers, snorkelers, and instagrammers.Background:The sandstone and sedimentary that forms the Elephant Rock formation was created between 10 and 20 million years[1] ago, and was pushed out of the sea along with northern Taiwan thousands of years ago. The Elephants head was formed by easily eroding sandstone, with the area under the trunk being eroded away by the sea and waves. Elephant Rock is so named because it looks like an elephant.The area around Elephant Rock was a protected military base until the year 2000[2], after which civilians were allowed to freely visit.Kayaking and Snorkeling are also popular activities near the Elephant Rock.
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