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What are mushroom rocks?

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Due to the action of strong winds carrying dust particles, sand and gravel, the erosion of rocks takes place. Since the wind is unable to carry dust particles at great height, it erodes the lower part of rocks more than the upper part. This results into a relatively narrow base and extensive top of the rocks, resembling the shape of a mushroom. Hence, these rocks are known as mushroom rocks.

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