Ponta da Lagoinha
State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Between the beaches of Foca and Ferradura is Ponta da Lagoinha, a rock formation framed by natural pools (at low tide) and native vegetation, including the white-headed cactus. With a beautiful view, the point is also constant scenario of study of scientists. On account of its morphological and geological characteristics, sculpted by the action of waves and tides, the environment was baptized "Himalayan Brazilian", being a sample of the formation of the continent, occurred more than 500 million years ago.
Contents
3 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Ponta da Lagoinha (Pon-ta da La-goy-nya), a site of profound geological significance located in the coastal enclave of Armação dos Búzios (Ar-ma-sow doos Boo-zee-oos). As a scholar of natural history, I invite you to…
Listen in the app2The Collision Point — Metamorphic Layers
Step closer to this particular outcropping where the layers of rock appear almost folded, like a stack of papers squeezed from the sides. This is a classic example of ductile deformation. …
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As we conclude our journey across Ponta da Lagoinha, I hope you carry with you a sense of the immense duration of our planet's history. This site is a reminder that the world is in a constant state of flux, shaped by forces far…
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What is Ponta da Lagoinha?
Ponta da Lagoinha is a place in State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil with 3 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 3 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -22.7692, -41.8776 |
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