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The rocks in Stonehenge primarily originate from two different sources. The larger sarsen stones, which make up the main structure, are local sandstone found in the Marlborough Downs, about 20 miles away. The smaller bluestones, believed to have healing properties, are made of dolerite and were transported from the Preseli Hills in Wales, approximately 150 miles away. This combination of local and distant materials highlights the significant effort and planning involved in the construction of Stonehenge.
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Where do igneous rocks originate from?
earth origin
What rocks always originate at the surface of the solid Earth?
Sedimentary rocks always originate at the surface of the solid Earth. They form from the accumulation and lithification of weathered and eroded materials such as sand, silt, and clay.
What is a Rock fall?
A rock fall is a type of mass wasting event where rocks or debris fall or topple down a steep slope or cliff face due to gravity. This can be triggered by factors such as erosion, weathering, or earthquakes. Rock falls can pose a risk to infrastructure, people, and the environment in mountainous regions.
What are physical or human features to Stonehenge?
Physical features of Stonehenge include massive standing stones arranged in a circular pattern, lintel stones placed atop the standing stones, and earthworks surrounding the structure. Human features associated with Stonehenge are the archaeological artifacts found at the site, such as tools, pottery, and human remains, which provide insight into the people who built and used the monument.
What were rocks originally?
Rocks are originally formed from various geological processes that involve the accumulation and solidification of minerals and organic materials. They can originate from magma cooling and solidifying into igneous rocks, the compression and cementation of sediments into sedimentary rocks, or the alteration of existing rocks under heat and pressure into metamorphic rocks. Essentially, rocks are the result of complex interactions within the Earth's crust over millions of years.
How were the rocks at Stonehenge cut out?
England
What is the Stonehenge made what of?
rocks
What is Stonehenge built from?
The major stones of Stonehenge are mostly sandstone, others are igneous rocks.
What time period did Stonehenge originate?
Exactly where it is now, Stonehenge has not been moved. But for the idea behind its desgn see the link.
What are the two types of rocks in Stonehenge?
sandstone and healing rocks that they brought from Africa
Prehistoric English site of tall rocks?
Stonehenge
How is the Stonehenge changing?
erosion is causing rocks to dissolve
What will yo find at Stonehenge?
Big blocks of rocks
How many rocks fell off of Stonehenge?
Stonehenge has not been used for thousands of years so no one knows the answer to this.
What materials were used at Stonehenge?
The outcrop sedimentary rocks at Stonehenge are the Late Cretaceous, Santonian Age, calcium carbonates. The outcrop sedimentary rocks comprise the first construction material used by the Stonehenge builders. This material is approximately 85 million years old. These rocks are locally called the Seaford Chalk Formation (Stonehenge White Chalk). The oldest limestone sedimentary rocks at Stonehenge are the Mississippian Period (Early Carboniferous), Arundian Age, calcium carbonates. The Mississippian Period limestone sedimentary rocks comprise the first (1st) foreign construction material used by the Stonehenge builders. This material is approximately 340 million years old. These rocks are locally called the Birnbeck Limestone Formation (Stonehenge Whitestones). The volcanic rocks (oldest geologically) at Stonehenge are the Ordovician Period intrusive igneous diabases (dolerites), and extrusive igneous felsites (rhyolites) and tuffs (basic). The Ordovician Period igneous rocks comprise the second (2nd) foreign construction material used by the Stonehenge builders. This material is approximately 470 million years old. These rocks are locally called the Ordovician Volcanics (Stonehenge Bluestones). The oldest sandstone sedimentary rocks at Stonehenge are the Silurian and Devonian Period micaceous sandstones. The Silurian and Devonian Period sedimentary sandstone rocks comprise the third (3rd) foreign construction material used by the Stonehenge builders. This material is approximately 417 million years old. These rocks are locally called the Old Red Sandstone Formation (Stonehenge Coshestons). The youngest sandstone sedimentary rocks at Stonehenge are the Oligocene and Miocene Period silicates. The Oligocene and Miocene Period sandstone sedimentary rocks comprise the fourth (4th) foreign construction material used by the Stonehenge builders. This material is approximately 24 million years old. These rocks are locally called the Reading Formation (Stonehenge Sarsens). http://www.bgs.ac.uk
Why is Stonehenge worth visiting?
because the rocks are old and strange
What type of rocks make up Stonehenge?
There are a lot of rocks that make up Stonehenge in fact over 20 but i only know one type of rock and that rock is called bluestone
