Photo: Pierre=Yves Babelon

Carved out over the course of thousands, if not millions, of years, these rock landscapes are nothing short of breathtaking. From red sandstone slot canyons and volcanic fairy chimneys, to gravity-defying balancing rocks and precarious-looking arches, it’s amazing how much diversity there is in our planet’s geology. Intrigued? Read on to feast your eyes on the Earth’s most gorgeous rock formations.

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