is formed from the remains of calcareous sea creatures that settled in layers on the ocean floor and were compacted over eons. It can be eroded by the action of water. Composed of calcium, the rock is susceptible to chemical changes because of rainwater’s slight acidity. When uplifted by geological processes, limestone features can take on marvellous forms and shapes. Some of the most iconic landscapes in New Zealand
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Mar 21, 2024
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