Twelve Apostles
THE ANSWER
"Twelve Apostles, East view 20230218 2" — Photo by DXR / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
A rock star group on Australia's coast!
These striking limestone pillars, battered by the sea, are a testament to nature's artistry. Though named after a significant religious group, they are entirely geological wonders.
Explanation
Did you know?
The number of 'apostles' has actually changed over time due to erosion, with some having crumbled into the sea! New research reveals they were slowly pushed up from the ocean floor by powerful tectonic forces over millions of years.
The 5 Clues
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We are 8, we were 9.
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We are between 8 and 14 millions years old...a little younger than people thought.
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We were lifted out of the water.
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I am a tourist attraction.
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Although we were 9...our name will lead you to think we are more.
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