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Kounopetra (The Moving Rock)
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Kounopetra (The Moving Rock)
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Rico Rose
January 28, 2024
Cycling
Here you can observe the geological phenomenon of independently moving stone with the naked eye. - Otherwise a very nice viewing point.
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Rainer
May 3, 2026
Cycling
Kounopetra is a well-known geological phenomenon.
In the past, Kounopetra was a large sandstone rock in the sea that moved rhythmically and continuously.
According to reports, the rock moved about 20 times per minute from east to west. This movement was so distinct that it was visible from the shore, and one could even feel vibrations when standing on the rock.
Scientists attribute this instability to the properties of the seabed.
In the past, Kounopetra was a large sandstone rock in the sea that moved rhythmically and continuously.
According to reports, the rock moved about 20 times per minute from east to west. This movement was so distinct that it was visible from the shore, and one could even feel vibrations when standing on the rock.
Scientists attribute this instability to the properties of the seabed.
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