Kummakivi

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Kummakivi (lit. odd rock or strange rock)

One of the largest known balancing rocks Kummakivi in Ruokolahti, Finland. It’s a massive boulder, estimated to weigh 500 tons, balanced precariously on a much smaller rock. This glacial erratic has remained in its precarious position for thousands of years, defying attempts to dislodge it.

More about Kummakivi:

Size: It’s approximately 7 meters (23 feet) long.

Age: While its exact age is difficult to determine, it’s believed to have been formed during the last Ice Age, approximately 11,000-12,000 years ago.

Formation: It’s a glacial erratic, meaning it was carried and deposited by a glacier.

Location: It’s situated in a forest in Ruokolahti, Finland.

Significance: Kummakivi is a popular tourist attraction and a testament to the power of natural forces.

Protection: It was protected in 1962 to ensure its preservation.