The Geologic Oddity in Australia; Uluru / Ayers Rock

One of the most recognizable formations in all of Australia is the towering monolith of Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock). This massive monolith began its formation more than 500 million years ago, and was associated with a series of 5,000 meter tall snow covered mountains. Through deformation, faulting, and folding, the beautiful Uluru and Kata Tjuta were constructed. This video gives a brief explanation of how each of these rock formations formed.

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Citations:
[1] Australia: The Land Where Time Began, M. Monroe
[2] Australian Government, Kata Tjuta & Uluru Geology

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0:00 Uluru
0:24 A Tilted Formation
1:09 500 Million Years Ago
1:43 A Vast Mountain Range
2:28 Sandstone Deposition
2:54 Deformation & Erosion