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The Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand Fact-Matching Game

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Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

Embark on a thrilling adventure with our fact-matching game, connecting you to the mysterious Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand!

  • Uncover the ancient origins of these spherical rocks
  • Explore the legends and myths surrounding the Moeraki Boulders
  • Use spells to unlock hints and gain extra time to piece together the puzzle
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  • The Moeraki Boulders are unusually large and spherical boulders that are found on Koekohe Beach in New Zealand.
  • The boulders are believed to have formed over 60 million years ago through a process known as concretion.
  • Some of the boulders can weigh several tons and measure up to two meters in diameter.
  • The Maori people have a legend that the boulders are the remains of eel baskets, calabashes, and kumara washed ashore from the wreck of a canoe.
  • The Moeraki Boulders are protected as a scientific reserve by the New Zealand government.
  • The boulders are made up of mud, silt, and clay, with a core of calcite crystals.
  • The boulders are constantly being eroded by the sea, revealing new boulders over time.
  • The Moeraki Boulders are a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world.
  • There are approximately 50 boulders scattered along Koekohe Beach, with some boulders still partially buried in the sand.
  • The boulders are often photographed at sunrise and sunset, creating stunning images.
  • The Moeraki Boulders are estimated to be around 4-5 million years old.
  • The boulders are known for their unique and almost perfect spherical shape.
  • The boulders are also known as septarian concretions due to the distinctive cracks that form in the rock.
  • The Moeraki Boulders are composed of mudstone, which is a sedimentary rock.
  • The boulders are thought to have formed in ancient sea floor sediments and were later uplifted by tectonic forces.
  • The boulders are not all the same size, with some being significantly larger than others.
  • The Moeraki Boulders have been featured in several films and television shows, including 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.
  • The boulders are a popular subject for artists and photographers due to their unique appearance.
  • The Maori name for the Moeraki Boulders is 'te Kaihinaki', which translates to 'food baskets'.
  • The boulders are believed to have been exposed by erosion and gradually revealed over time.

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