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It is difficult for scientists to determine the depth of Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock. Although appearing as a single monolith, it is in fact an inselberg, and linked underground to Kata Tjuta, about 40kilometres away, by rock strata which is up to five kilometres thick in some places.
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Why are earth's metals deep underground?
Because Asteroids Hit earth and the minerals go into the ground or get buried deep into the sea . The minerals the grow underwater and deep underground .
Where do granite and gabbro crystallize?
Deep underground.
What are the effects of deep focus earthquakes?
Very little, as the earthquake occurs deep underground, hence the deep focus.
What can contain water that is deep underground?
Deep underground, water can be contained in porous rock formations such as aquifers, which are layers of rock that can hold and transmit water. Another way water can be contained underground is in underground water reservoirs or natural underground chambers created by geologic processes like caves or caverns.
Is Uluru a mesa?
No, Uluru is not a mesa. Uluru is a large sandstone rock formation in Australia that is considered a monolith, meaning it is a single massive stone structure. Mesas are flat-topped landforms with steep sides, typically found in arid regions like the southwest United States.
