Pulpit Rock (Cape Schanck)
Appearance
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 is a geological formation created by volcanic activity over millions of years. [1] 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.[2]
Erosion
Pulpit Rock was eroded constantly by large waves and heavy winds over millions of years, thus its unique appearance.[3]
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