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La Piedra Movediza balancing rock, Tandil, Argentina
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La Piedra Movediza balancing rock, Tandil, Argentina
La Piedra Movediza was a balancing rock located in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Its weight was about 300 tons. It attracted attention and tourists because of the way it was balanced on the edge of a hill. The stone fell and broke on 29 February 1912. Date: circa 1905
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La Piedra Movediza," or the Moving Stone of Tandil, was an unusual geological formation located in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina. This 300-ton balancing act of nature attracted the curiosity and wonder of tourists from around the world, as the massive stone seemed to defy gravity by precariously balancing on the edge of a hillside. The exact date of this natural oddity's discovery is unknown, but it gained significant attention by the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The La Piedra Movediza was a true South American wonder, located in the picturesque town of Tandil. The stone, which weighed approximately 300 tons, was a fascinating sight to behold. It was believed that the stone had been naturally balanced in this position for centuries, and its precarious perch on the edge of the hillside added to its allure. Visitors from far and wide would make their way to the viewpoint to witness the moving stone for themselves. The exact mechanism that allowed the stone to remain in place was a mystery to many, and some even believed that it moved of its own accord. However, geologists believed that the stone was actually held in place by a thin layer of clay and the careful balance of its own weight. Despite its seemingly stable position, tragedy struck on 29 February 1912, when the La Piedra Movediza fell and broke into several large pieces. The cause of the fall is still debated among experts, but it is believed that the weight of the stone may have been too much for the underlying clay to support. Today, the site of the once-moving stone is a reminder of the power and mystery of nature. The memory of La Piedra Movediza lives on, as a testament to the natural wonders that can be found in the beautiful province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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