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the devils marbles were formed 50 million years ago

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What type of rock is devils marbles?

Devils Marbles are a type of rock known as granite. They are large, rounded boulders that have been eroded over time into unique shapes. These granite formations are found in the Northern Territory of Australia.


Who discovered the devils marbles?

The Devil's Marbles were discovered by European explorers in the 19th century. The exact individual credited with the discovery is not widely documented. The site is of great significance to the local Aboriginal people, who have known about and revered the formation for thousands of years.


Where is the Devils Tower Natural History Association in Devils Tower Wyoming located?

The address of the Devils Tower Natural History Association is: Po Box 37, Devils Tower, WY 82714-0037


What town is Devils tower located in?

I do not know, but somebody said Paris. Paris is in France not Wyoming. It is not in Paris.


What are the Devil's Marbles made out of?

First written record of the name is in the 1870's - an engineer on The Overland Telegraph Line describes this amazing area concluding - "in fact they were called The Devils's Marbles". So no definitive answer. Summising though; the early adventurers and travellers all approached from the South following 'The Track'. Travelling across featureless flood plain they would have seen a small hill range ahead for two or three days but would have no idea what they were about to encounter until passing through the first hill and suddenly being confronted with some mind-blowing geolical formations. Massive blocks and balls of granite measuring many metres and weighing hundreds of tonnes apparently balancing high up on other rocks. It would seem to them to be totally un-natural and indeed Super-natural. Thus The Devils ... (To use God's name would be blasphemy) Marbles (because so many were so round)