Breakaways
The
Breakaways are a striking & unique example of arid scenery.
From the flat topped mesas to the stony gibber desert, remnants of
millions of years provide a wealth of geological interests and
breathtaking views. Looking out over the breakaways it is hard to
believe that over 70 million years ago, a vast inland sea covered
the area. The region is rich in Aboriginal and European history and
is home to an array of native fauna and flora, which have
successfully adapted to one of the world's harshest environments.
Definitely one of Outback South Australia's best kept
secrets!
Located approx 33km north of Coober Pedy.
(as cited
from the government website for Coober Pedy,
http://www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=181&c=393)
To log this Earthcache as a
find, I would appreciate a photo of yourself (this is totally
optional) or your GPS at this site with your log, and send us an
email answering the following questions:
1. What is the name of the
two basins?
2. What is the approximate
area of each basin?
3.
The breakaways have been formed by what two
processes?
4. What is silcrete formed
from?
5. Why were some areas left
raised above the surrounding landscape?
6. How did the surrounding
Gibber Plains form?
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Please respect the wishes of the Aboriginal people and be
aware that the Breakaways are protected under the Aboriginal
Heritage Act 1988.