Limestone karst formations. These shapes formed due to the erosion of limestone beds that had been karstified (partially dissolved by water). Once the

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Limestone karst formations. These shapes formed due to the erosion of limestone beds that had been karstified (partially dissolved by water). Once they had been exposed, the wind sandblasted the rock into its present shape. The formations are in Nambung National Park, Western Australia.

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