Rising 300 metres above the grass-covered plains that surround them, the orange and black sandstone domes known as the Bungle Bungle are one of the world’s most fascinating geological landmarks. The world heritage listed Bungle Bungle Range is located within Purnululu National Park in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Purnululu, meaning sandstone, has long been inhabited by local Aboriginal people, but did not become widely known to the rest of the world until the mid 1980s .The distinctive beehive-shaped towers are made up of sandstones and conglomerates. These sedimentary formations were deposited into the Red Basin 375 to 350 million years ago, when active faults were altering the landscape. The combined effects of wind from the Tanami Desert and rainfall over millions of years shaped the domes. The Bungle Bungle Range formation occupies an area of approximately 450 square kilometres.
Unesco: Purnululu National Park
Thanks so much Kerry!
Date: March 21
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