Limestone outcrops on cliffs. Punakaiki - South Island - New Zealand. Pancake rocks form the main focus for visitors in Paparoa National Park where huge outcrops of limestone have been formed by a process called stylobedding

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Limestone outcrops on cliffs. Punakaiki - South Island - New Zealand. Pancake rocks form the main focus for visitors in Paparoa National Park where huge outcrops of limestone have been formed by a process called stylobedding

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Limestone outcrops on cliffs
Punakaiki - South Island - New Zealand
Pancake rocks form the main focus for visitors in Paparoa National Park where huge outcrops of limestone have been formed by a process called stylobedding. This chemical process has caused sediments to be laid down in alternatie bands of durable and less durable layers. Subsequent uplift and weathering has resulted in immense stacks of photogenic limsestone interspersed with blowholes making a spectacular vista drawing thousands of visitors each year.
Mark Boulton
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. Get ready to flip for this stunning print capturing the mesmerizing beauty of Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks in Paparoa National Park, South Island, New Zealand. These limestone outcrops have been shaped into a mouthwatering stack of flapjacks by the whimsical forces of nature. The secret ingredient behind these delectable formations is stylobedding – a chemical process that has layered sediments alternately with durable and less durable bands. As if cooked to perfection, subsequent uplift and weathering have created towering stacks of photogenic limestone, sprinkled with blowholes that add an extra sprinkle of magic to this already spectacular vista. Visitors from all corners of the globe flock here each year to feast their eyes on this geological buffet. With every gusty blowhole spray and crashing wave against the cliffs, Mother Nature serves up a visual treat that leaves everyone craving more. So grab your camera and embark on an adventure through these rock strata wonders! Let yourself be enchanted by the coastal symphony between land and sea as you explore this breathtaking landscape. Just remember not to take a bite out of these pancake rocks – they may look deliciously tempting but are best enjoyed with your eyes only! (Photo credit: Mark Boulton)

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