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Devil’s Marbles

Devils Marbles or Karlu Karlu, as they are known by the local Warumungu Aboriginals, are a collection of massive granite boulders strewn across a shallow valley, 100 km south of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, Australia. They are one of the most widely recognised symbols of Australia’s outback.…

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Devils Marbles

A protected area, the Devils Marbles or Karlu Karlu is of great significance to the Aboriginal peoples. It is one of the oldest religious sites and natural rock formations in their land Name: Devils Marbles Lat, Long: -20.5,134.2333333 Location: Warumungu, Australia

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Karlu Karlu, NT (the devils marbles)

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Diamond doves

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Taken at Karlu Karlu, (Devils Marbles), NT

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Under a Starlit Night. by Jacci Ingham Via Flickr: Karlu Karlu Country. Barkly Region NT Australia.

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Devil’s Marbles

The Devil’s Marbles are a collection of red, rounded granite boulders scattered across a wide, shallow valley in the middle of the Australian outback. As if by magic these giant rocks are balanced on top of each other and rise above the desert.

The “marbles” have a deep spiritual meaning for the Aboriginal culture and are originally called Karlu Karlu or Karlwekarlwe which means “round boulders“. Many ancient legends are told about the formation of these rocks but what is the geological story behind them?

It all started with cooling of molten rock which led to the formation of a huge granite block that lies beneath a layer of sandstone. Over time vertical and horizontal fractures began to form and split the granite into many rectangular blocks. Tectonic forces caused the whole area to rise closer to the surface where the blocks became exposed to water and wind. Under the influence of erosion the “marbles” started to receive their round shape. In addition, the extreme temperature differences between day and night in the desert caused the rocks to expand and contract constantly which results in thin layers coming off the boulders (exfoliation) or can even split a rock in half.

Some parts of the reserve still hint at the original rectangular shapes whereas others are totally rounded and precariously balanced on top of one another. They range from a few centimeters up to six meters and offer a variety of habitats for flora and fauna.

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Karlu Karlu, Legenda Batu yang Konon Terentuk Dari Rambut Iblis

Karlu Karlu, Legenda Batu yang Konon Terentuk Dari Rambut Iblis

Karlu Karlu atau Kelereng Setan adalah kumpulan batu granit besar yang tersebar di sebuah lembah, 100 km di selatan sungai Tennant di Northern Territory, Australia. Karlu Karlu sendiri merupakan istilah dari Aborigin Warumungu yang mendiami kawasan tersebut.

Karlu Karlu juga disebut sebagai salah satu simbol yang paling populer dari pedalaman Australia. Dibentuk oleh erosi selama jutaan tahun,…

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Karlu Karlu in Northern Territory, Australia.

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