Pulpit Rock (Cape Schanck)
Pulpit Rock is a rock located in Cape Schanck, Victoria, Australia. It is in the Mornington Peninsula National Park, near the Bass Strait.
Pulpit Rock - looking as scary as ever. Taken on 10th of October, 2015. Photo details: 4.15mm ƒ/2.2 1/1001s ISO 50
Pulpit Rock is a geological formation created by volcanic activity over millions of years. Its base is called Devils Desk (see image below).
A painting of the rock by Nicholas Chevalier (1828–1902) is held in the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Erosion
Pulpit Rock was eroded constantly by large waves and heavy winds over millions of years, thus its unique appearance.
References
- ^ Mornington Peninsula National Park: Cape Schanck
- ^ "Pulpit Rock, Cape Schanck, Victoria". Art Gallery NSW. Retrieved 18 July 2016. Includes image of painting
- ^ Mornington Peninsula National Park: Cape Schanck
38°30′00″S 144°53′21″E / 38.5001°S 144.8893°E
 | This article about a location in Victoria, Australia is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |