How Did Uluru Form?


Uluru is the most iconic natural landform in Australia, and its formation is an equally special story of creation, destruction, and reinvention. The origins of Uluru (and Kata Tjuta) date back about 500 million years, to around the same time the Australian continent was formed. Large crustal blocks were merging to create the island of Australia; a process like the way India is ramming into the Eurasian continent today. As a result, Himalayan-sized Mountain ranges were being built. The rocky material that ultimately became Uluru and Kata Tjuta was in one of the mountain ranges formed which is the Petermann Ranges. The red colour of Uluru is due to the oxidation or the rusting of the iron-bearing minerals within the rock as it has sat there in the desert air for hundreds of thousands of years. What do you think LiveTribers? How did Uluru form?

Posted by on 19 Jun 2023

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    kendallx3

    Just like all earth

    Posted by kendallx3 on 04 Dec 2023
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    yelsha42

    Mother nature

    Posted by yelsha42 on 04 Dec 2023
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    petron

    I would imagine it was formed during the natural evolution of the planet as land masses separated into individual islands and continents which exist as we know them today.

    Posted by petron on 10 Jul 2023
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    Ian1

    Uluru is a large sedimentary deposit that has been tilted.

    Posted by Ian1 on 10 Jul 2023
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    Kimmo

    And how about all those fancy drone and light shows they hold there now? I suppose it’s supposed to be a world heritage site, won’t all this technology change the vibe?

    Posted by Kimmo on 06 Jul 2023
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    cheyne04

    It had a meaning all those years ago for whatever reason, but now it just sits there.

    Posted by cheyne04 on 26 Jun 2023
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    Jibberman

    Through the wonders of time and movement of the earth's surface.

    Posted by Jibberman on 26 Jun 2023
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    Rog

    Why is it on its side?

    Posted by Rog on 22 Jun 2023
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    Joan

    Uluru is a ancient rock smack bang in centre of our country. And Im pretty sure it was made to be there for a reason,a very special place that has so much importance to our ancestors from long ago . Also to our indigenous peoples who care for it til this day, you'll find out the true answer of how and why it's where it is through our Dreamtime story's. Very powerful and strong for our people!! And goes deeper into the earth.

    Posted by Joan on 21 Jun 2023
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    Grace

    Volcanic material from underneath seemed out as the tectonic plates closed over and with the desert weather it was oxidised and formed its reddened colour.

    Posted by Grace on 20 Jun 2023
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    XPro78

    From the description it sounds like a large blob of molten rock from the underneath of what later became mountain ranges was squeezed out between merging plates before they closed over. At that time Uluru wouls have to have been underground and cooled somewhat underground while the land lifted and eroded from wind and rain to expose the rock.

    Posted by XPro78 on 20 Jun 2023
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    Tedskeeeeez

    Forces of nature over time ( a very long time ) to create a natural wonder unique to the Southern hemisphere.

    Posted by Tedskeeeeez on 20 Jun 2023
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    CILLY0

    Volcanic eruptions forcing the geological rock closer to the earth's surface then wind rain and natural erosions to bring it to its present form. It is quite spectacular to see rising out of the landscape and amazing to see the cascades of water running down its sides when it is raining.

    Posted by CILLY0 on 20 Jun 2023
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    tutti_cutie

    Forces of nature, isn't that how most natural wonders are formed?

    Posted by tutti_cutie on 20 Jun 2023
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    Chin

    500 million years? How can you prove that in the first place? Carbon dating is full of assumptions. Nevertheless, Uluru is a majestic natural structure.

    Posted by Chin on 20 Jun 2023
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    sulter

    Yes, volcanic action.

    Posted by sulter on 20 Jun 2023
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    David

    I thought it was created by a very old volcano eruption.

    Posted by David on 20 Jun 2023
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    JodieL18

    Pretty much that.

    Posted by JodieL18 on 20 Jun 2023
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    bmlglp

    It is formed by natural force through many years. Your explanation sounds impressive,

    Posted by bmlglp on 20 Jun 2023
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    Kimeeja

    Erosion, winds, water etc over time. Nature at it's best

    Posted by Kimeeja on 20 Jun 2023
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    ranceby

    wind, erosion and time just like so many of natures wonders both here and around the world

    Posted by ranceby on 20 Jun 2023
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    possum71

    Uluru and Kata Tjuṯan are the remains of an ancient mountain range eroded with time by wind, rain and sands for millions of years. They truely are amazing and a must see if travelling around Australia. The red earth with the greenery is stunning. We were actually surprised how green it was when we were there in 2012 and we would have loved to have seen rain on Uluru but glad it didn't rain when we were there.

    Posted by possum71 on 20 Jun 2023
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    June

    Very interesting forum comment. Was not aware of this. Love all things history. Have visited Uluru and was in awe of the majesty of it. Thank you for this lesson.

    Posted by June on 20 Jun 2023
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    Jacqui

    It rose from the landscape following volcanic activity many years ago.

    Posted by Jacqui on 20 Jun 2023
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    Gesina

    Uluru is fantastic when the sun lights up on it but at the end of the day it is just as same as any other rock

    Posted by Gesina on 20 Jun 2023
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    stephen

    Its a fantastic naturally formed rock from thousands of years of climatic conditions, its just a pity its so restricted where you can go now and look.

    Posted by stephen on 20 Jun 2023
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    xbexx

    Really interesting, thanks!

    Posted by xbexx on 20 Jun 2023
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    Turbotom

    Its a rock that has been created by nature over time like every other rock or natural form

    Posted by Turbotom on 20 Jun 2023
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    wrestling collector

    Everything was created by the GOD of the Bible,including Uluru

    Posted by wrestling collector on 20 Jun 2023
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    Tara Rata

    It's a naturally formed rock over time

    Posted by Tara Rata on 20 Jun 2023
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    Dominic

    It is a giant rock

    Posted by Dominic on 20 Jun 2023
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    tassiegirl

    I have not gone there, but I would like to go. I believe God created Uluru, the mountains, the oceans, the animals and the birds.

    Posted by tassiegirl on 20 Jun 2023
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    merryl

    Uluru was formed by geological processes over time. It is spectacular!

    Posted by merryl on 20 Jun 2023
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    Zi

    It is a combination of geological processes that occurred over millions of years.

    Posted by Zi on 20 Jun 2023
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