Discover How Sea Stacks Are Sculpting Coastal Landscapes Worldwide

By Tejal Somvanshi By Tejal Somvanshi

Rising naturally above coasts, sea stacks show the evolution of Earth's geology.

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See how powerful waves transform ordinary rock formations into enormous sea stacks.

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Every sea stack has a different tale to tell about its centuries-long erosion and tenacity.

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Admire the variety of habitats that sea stacks sustain, including marine life and seabirds.

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Learn about the silent part these structures have played in the history of maritime travel.

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Observe how sea stacks—from Dover to Capri—serve as the ocean's natural sculptures.

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Look at the jarring beauty of these cliffside views that rise sharply out of the water.

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Examine the scientific mechanisms underlying the persistence of sea stacks.

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Think about how these amazing landforms will fare in a changing environment.

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Discover How Sea Stacks Are Sculpting Coastal Landscapes Worldwide

Discover How Sea Stacks Are Sculpting Coastal Landscapes Worldwide

Rising naturally above coasts, sea stacks show the evolution of Earth's geology.

Rising naturally above coasts, sea stacks show the evolution of Earth's geology.

See how powerful waves transform ordinary rock formations into enormous sea stacks.

See how powerful waves transform ordinary rock formations into enormous sea stacks.

Every sea stack has a different tale to tell about its centuries-long erosion and tenacity.

Every sea stack has a different tale to tell about its centuries-long erosion and tenacity.

Admire the variety of habitats that sea stacks sustain, including marine life and seabirds.

Admire the variety of habitats that sea stacks sustain, including marine life and seabirds.

Learn about the silent part these structures have played in the history of maritime travel.

Learn about the silent part these structures have played in the history of maritime travel.

Observe how sea stacks—from Dover to Capri—serve as the ocean's natural sculptures.

Observe how sea stacks—from Dover to Capri—serve as the ocean's natural sculptures.

Look at the jarring beauty of these cliffside views that rise sharply out of the water.

Look at the jarring beauty of these cliffside views that rise sharply out of the water.

Examine the scientific mechanisms underlying the persistence of sea stacks.

Examine the scientific mechanisms underlying the persistence of sea stacks.

Think about how these amazing landforms will fare in a changing environment.

Think about how these amazing landforms will fare in a changing environment.

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