Mount Augustus (largest monocline in the world)


Mount Augustus (largest monocline in the world)
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By: Josema @ 2005-09-30 09:59:21
Description: Mount Augustus, or Burringurrah as it is known by the local Wadjari Aboriginal people, is the largest monocline in the world and is 2.5 times larger than Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock), standing 858 metres above the surrounding plain, 1105 metres above sea level and covering 47.95 km².
More Info: en.wikipedia.org
Location: Carnarvon, Australia (AU)
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Anonymous @ 2005-10-12 19:37:58
Anonymous's picture Mount Augustus is not a MONOLITH...... it is a MONOCLINE according to the local geologist working in the area.
Josema @ 2005-10-17 10:54:55
Josema's picture I jus copy/paste the text from Wikipedia, but ok. Can you tell us the diference pls?

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