Bizarre rock formations came from the Cenozoic era

Stone mushrooms phenomenal phenomenon - a stone mushrooms - are located in Southern Bulgaria. These interesting rock formations can be seen in about one kilometer from the village of Beli Plast, right on the way from the town of Haskovo Kardzhali. Stone mushrooms are located in a conservation area in the southern mountain range of Rodopi. Interestingly, they occupy an area of ??three hectares. Special Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests on 13 May 1974 the site was recognized landmark of national significance. Fancy shape of these rocks - the result of centuries of erosion of the special charm to this already amazing site gives a bird, here are a huge number. On the territory of stone mushrooms can see an eagle, ryzhepoyasnichnuyu swallow, Egyptian vulture, but most often there flashed Spanish wheatear. Incredibly Beautiful stone mushrooms - the result of erosion of the rocky rocks, which lasted for centuries. Mushrooms themselves are so proportionate and harmonious, that they are with what can not be confused. The size of all mushrooms are virtually the same, with a very small difference. Their height is two and a half meters - and that was the thickness of the rock from which they formed. The height of each mushroom - 2,5 meters Mushrooms have resulted in the erosion of volcanic tuff, both in its two layers, which differ in composition. In addition to pink, then you can find more blue and black mushrooms. Stone mushrooms were formed long ago, back in the Paleogene period of the Cenozoic era. Then there was the sea, and fungi have arisen as a result of underwater volcanic activity. Once the water in this place has disappeared under the influence of the sun, wind and rain started intensive erosion of rocks. The reason for the extraordinary form of stone fungi lies in their mineral composition. Minerals, which make up the "caps" are more durable and resistant to destruction than those which are below. See also: From the ash formed colored rocks the place where the greatest concentration of natural stone arches is a unique monument of nature in Bulgaria