Pulpit Rock

Pulpit Rock is a rock located in Cape Schanck, Victoria, Australia. It is in the Mornington Peninsula National Park, near the Bass Strait.

Pulpit Rock is a geological formation created by volcanic activity over millions of years. [1] Its base is called Devils Desk (see image below).

A painting of the rock by Nicholas Chevalier (1828–1902) is held in the Art Gallery of New South Wales.[2]

Pulpit Rock - looking as scary as ever. Taken on 10th of October, 2015. Photo details: 4.15mm ƒ/2.2 1/1001s ISO 50

Erosion

Pulpit Rock was eroded constantly by large waves and heavy winds over millions of years, thus its unique appearance.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Mornington Peninsula National Park: Cape Schanck
  2. ↑ "Pulpit Rock, Cape Schanck, Victoria". Art Gallery NSW. Retrieved 18 July 2016. Includes image of painting
  3. ↑ Mornington Peninsula National Park: Cape Schanck

38°30′00″S 144°53′21″E / 38.5001°S 144.8893°E / -38.5001; 144.8893


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