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Rock in Hengchun, Pingtung County, Taiwan

Frog Rock 墾丁青蛙石
Rock formation
Frog Rock is located in Pingtung CountyFrog RockFrog Rock
Coordinates: 21°56′20.1″N 120°48′04.3″E / 21.938917°N 120.801194°E / 21.938917; 120.801194
LocationHengchun, Pingtung County, Taiwan
Geologyrock
Surface elevation61 m (200 ft)

The Frog Rock (traditional Chinese: 墾丁青蛙石; simplified Chinese: 垦丁青蛙石; pinyin: Kěndīng Qīngwā Shí) is a rock in Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan. The rock is part of Kenting National Park.

History

The rock is originally external rocks brought by Kenting argillite. The rocks were wrapped in it, but gradually became exposed and became an independent rock because of continuous erosion by wind and sea water.

Geology

The rock is 61 meters in height with the shape of a frog jumping into the sea. It is surrounded by various volcanic rock gravels.

See also

References

  1. "Frog Rock". Taiwan Kenting Chateau Beach Resort. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  2. "Cingwashih (Frog Rock)". TravelKing. Retrieved 10 April 2018.


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