Utah Space Needle (USA)

United States | Long Dong Silver | Resembling the Ruins of an Alien Civilization 🎵BGM: Cornfield Chase - Hans Zimmer (Interstellar) 📸Video Credit to: TT @williamfrohne @jjtrailwalker YT @WillKirkhope ✏️The Space Needle (Long Dong Silver, the English name has a slightly funny origin, if you are interested, you can search it yourself) in Utah, USA is a unique geological wonder located in a desert valley. It looks like a giant stone pillar piercing the sky. Its metallic surface presents a sense of science fiction in the sun. It is often described as "the remains of alien civilization" or "a guiding lighthouse in the desert". It cannot be officially located on the map. The exact coordinates are 38.39384030093958,-110.83233017622918. The landmark is located near the town of Hanksville in southern Utah, adjacent to Capital Reef National Park. It needs to be navigated to by specific coordinates (such as the entrance coordinates 38.3694495,-110.8318950), and there is no mobile phone signal in the surrounding area, so you need to download an offline map in advance. ✏️The main body of the Space Needle is composed of fragile rocks, and it is uncertain how long it can resist the force of erosion. Regarding its formation, there is currently very limited information. The following are some possible factors: 1. Differential weathering: The main body of the Space Needle is composed of hard sandstone or limestone, while the surrounding rock layers are mostly softer mudstone or shale. During the weathering process of millions of years, the soft rock layers were rapidly eroded by natural forces such as water flow and wind erosion, while the harder rock columns with stronger erosion resistance were preserved and gradually isolated. 2. Sedimentary environment evolution: The area experienced ancient marine or lake deposition, and sediments from different periods were layered and accumulated to form rock layers with obvious differences in hardness. The rock body where the Space Needle is located may belong to a densely cemented sedimentary unit in an ancient river channel or coastal zone. 3. Seasonal flood cutting: The desert climate in southern Utah causes occasional heavy rains to form instantaneous torrents. The floods wash away the rock base along the cracks, accelerating the collapse and peeling of the surrounding soft rock layers. 4. Wind erosion refinement: The prevailing winds carry sand particles to abrade the surface of the rock pillars all year round, forming their smooth metallic appearance. This process is particularly significant in the arid desert environment with little vegetation. ✏️The uniqueness of the Space Needle coexists with its fragility, and a balance between natural wonders and human exploration must be achieved through tourist self-discipline and potential management measures (such as setting up protected areas and restricting vehicle access).
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