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Geological Formation

Pedra da Galinha Choca

Inselbergs and Crystalline Monoliths

Pedra da Galinha Choca is a rock formation about 5 kilometres from the centre of Quixada in the Brazilian state of Ceara, its name, which translates as brooding hen rock, taken from the curious shape of the stone. The formation lies within the Quixada Monoliths Natural Monument, a fully protected area. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Protected Status
Locally or Regionally Protected 1
Connections

Caused By

Orogeny, Processes

Wikidata P31 formation-type mapped to formative process Orogeny via reviewed judgment map (earth atlas); source citation is this entity's own cited Wikidata item.

Source Wikidata: Pedra da Galinha Choca

In Discipline

Geomorphology, Disciplines

Wikidata P31 formation-type mapped to discipline Geomorphology via reviewed judgment map (earth atlas); source citation is this entity's own cited Wikidata item.

Source Wikidata: Pedra da Galinha Choca
In the Other Atlases

Found In

Brazil

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Source Wikidata: Pedra da Galinha Choca
Sources
1. Pedra da Galinha Choca (Wikipedia)
  • Lead section
    Pedra da Galinha Choca (Rock of the Brooding Hen) is a rock formation in the Brazilian city of Quixadá in Ceará, taking its name from its curious shape.
  • Article text
    The formation is in the Quixadá Monoliths Natural Monument, a fully protected area.
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Wikidata: Pedra da Galinha Choca
Wikidata Q2025822, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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