Twelve Apostles ‘younger than thought’, shaped by tectonic lift: Study
A new geological study reveals Australia's Twelve Apostles were formed by tectonic plate movements lifting and tilting limestone stacks out of the sea over millions of years. Coastal erosion then sculpted these formations, with recent analysis refining their age and offering insights into past climates. Only eight pillars remain today, highlighting the ongoing impact of erosion.
A new geological study reveals Australia's Twelve Apostles were formed by tectonic plate movements lifting and tilting limestone stacks out of the sea over millions of years. Coastal erosion then sculpted these formations, with recent analysis refining their age and offering insights into past climates. Only eight pillars remain today, highlighting the ongoing impact of erosion.
