Australia
Uluru
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Welcome to the Australian Outback! Uluru is a massive sandstone rock that glows fiery red at sunset.
Why is it famous?
It is one of the largest single rocks on Earth and sacred to Aboriginal people.
It dramatically changes color throughout the day, especially at sunset.
How was it formed?
It formed from sand that hardened into rock and was pushed upward over 300 million years.
Most of the rock is actually hidden underground, like a stone iceberg.
Amazing facts
It rises 1,142 feet above the desert floor.
It is believed to extend over 1.5 miles underground.
Quick facts
- It rises 1,142 feet above the desert floor.
- It is believed to extend over 1.5 miles underground.
- It changes color from brown to fiery red at sunset.
- It is sacred to the Aboriginal Anangu people.