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  2. Ayo Rock Formations - Wikipedia

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    Ayo Rock Formations are monolithic rock boulders located on the island of Aruba in the Caribbean, near Ayo village and about 3.2 km (2.0 mi) from the defunct natural bridge towards Casibari. Similarly, the Casibari Boulders are about 3.2 km (2.0 mi) inland between Natural Bridge and Oranjestad , the capital of Aruba, to the west of Boca Andicuri.

  3. Geology of Aruba - Wikipedia

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    The three kilometer thick Aruba Lava Formation is the oldest unit on the island, from the Cretaceous, which is intruded by a tonalite pluton. Older geologic research referred to this unit as the Diabase-Schist-Tuff Formation. Although mainly basalt, it also includes volcaniclastic conglomerate, dolerite, chert and chert limestone.

  4. Casibari - Wikipedia

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    Casibari is a settlement of Paradera, north of Hooiberg, in Aruba. [1] Evidence of prehistoric rock drawings is still visible at the site. [2] [3] "Casibari" is an Indian name of Arawak (possibly Taíno) origin and can be explained as follows: CA as a prefix: where there are, SIBA (or CIBA) is stone and RI as a suffix is: good; so Where There are Good Stones.

  5. Geography of Aruba - Wikipedia

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    The geography of Aruba, located at the juncture of the South American and Caribbean tectonic plates, has been shaped by a complex interplay of geological processes.From its flat expanses to its rugged coastlines, Aruba's geography and geology reveal the island's geographical diversity and its underlying geological formations, offering a comprehensive understanding of Aruba's terrain and ...

  6. Hooiberg - Wikipedia

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    Hooiberg (Dutch: /ˈɦojbɛrx/ (listen ⓘ)) is a distinctively shaped, 165 m (541 ft) conical hill located at the heart of the island of Aruba.This geological formation is a prominent and recognizable landmark that has long captured the attention of locals and visitors alike—Hooiberg is Aruba's centerpiece.

  7. Arikok National Park - Wikipedia

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    Arikok National Park, covering 7,907 acres (32 km 2) in the northeastern region of Aruba, was officially established in 2000.Approximately 20% of Aruba's total land area is designated as a National Park, dedicated to safeguarding the park's biodiversity, geological formations and historical and cultural significance.

  8. Jamanota - Wikipedia

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    Aruba features three distinct landscapes, each characterized by unique geological formations. In the northwestern part of the island one can find the flat composite batholith landscapes, which includes notable features such as Hooiberg, a conical hill, and quartz-diorite formations like the Ayo and Casibari rock formations).

  9. Category:Limestone formations of Aruba - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Limestone formations of Aruba" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.

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