The rock features here, particularly to the left/west of the boat ramp, contain spectacular examples of intense folding, stretching and tilted layering. They date back to at least the early Cambrian Period, which corresponded to an "explosion" of plant and animal life. To log this EarthCache, send us the answers to the following questions using the link on our profile page. Do not include your answers in your log.
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Question 1.
You will see an example of the violent past of this area. The otherwise uniform tilted layers are noticeably interrupted here. Describe the shape and extent of that interrupting formation.
Question 2.
What does the shape remind you of?
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Question 3.
Here, you will find layers contain different rock types. Describe the colour and texture of those layers that differ from the predominant rock type in the area. What do you think comprises these included layers?
Question 4.
Some of the predominant rock nearby appears to be a different colour. Describe this difference and say why this difference has occurred.
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