Painted Hills 5
The Painted Hills cover an area of 20 kilometres by 10 kilometres. Geologist Marg Sprigg says these richly coloured natural sculptures have formed over millions of years. The land was originally flat then lifted up by tectonic movement, and rivers have cut through the tabletop forms, leaving the hills.
The water from the rivers also dissolved minerals, such as iron and manganese, which have oxidised into the stunning reds, yellows and whites that can be seen today.
Painted Hills 5
The Painted Hills cover an area of 20 kilometres by 10 kilometres. Geologist Marg Sprigg says these richly coloured natural sculptures have formed over millions of years. The land was originally flat then lifted up by tectonic movement, and rivers have cut through the tabletop forms, leaving the hills.
The water from the rivers also dissolved minerals, such as iron and manganese, which have oxidised into the stunning reds, yellows and whites that can be seen today.