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Moeriki Boulders
On the
way to Dunedin, the highway passes the Moeraki Boulders Scenic Reserve. The
moeraki boulders are a set of rounded stones formed in the ocean and deposited
in sediments now above sea level. Gradually erosion exposes more and more
boulders. There is a restaurant with public toilets and a track down to the
beach.
On the coast of Northern California at a place called Sea Ranch
there is a beach with similar boulders. Locals call it Bowling Ball Beach. It
is open to the public, but not advertised. |
This is a shot of the boulders on a rising tide about an hour
away from high tide. Obviously it is better to view the boulders at lower tide,
but you can still see them at high tide.
Originally there were many more
boulders, but the smaller ones were souveniered to decorate lawns and
gardens. |
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The boulders were formed in ocean deposits that are now above
sea level. As the cliff behind the beach erodes more and more boulders are
exposed. Here is a boulder that is not fully exposed. |
| Smaller boulders were removed from the beach to use as lawn
ornaments. This driveway had a boulder on either side of the gate. |
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