Perce Rock, Quebec, Canada

Perce Rocks is a huge siliceous limestone deposit located at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec, Canada. It has sandstone and siltstone veins and steep cliffs on all sides. It is 433 meters long, 90 meters wide and 88 meters high at its highest point. From a distance, the rock looks like a supertanker sailing. It is one of the largest natural arches in the world located in water, a natural symbol of the rich geology and history of Quebec, and a major attraction in the Gaspésie region. The Perforated Rock is a massive accumulation of siliceous limestone with sandstone and siltstone veins and is surrounded by steep rock faces on all sides. During low tide, which occurs every four hours, the water retreats from a wide inlet, allowing a full view of the rock, including a hole in an arch about 15 meters high, known as the "Gothic Rock Arch". Originally this was a double arch in the rock, the outer arch collapsed in 1845 and became a single column outside the rock. #rock #seascape #atlantic ocean #quebec #canada #percé Rock #quebec