This seaside is also called Shiose Cape. Named in 1995, Godzilla Rocks looks just like the monster Godzilla. The most prominent feature is the "mouth," which, when aligned just right with the setting sun, looks like Godzilla breathing fire.
The rock itself is a lapilli tuff, the product of a long-past volcanic eruption.
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Nye County, Nevada
Under the right conditions, rocks will move across this dry lakebed, leaving trails behind them.
Cuatrociénegas, Mexico
A former travertine mine traces the geological history of this unique desert filled with crystalline blue pools.
Brevard, North Carolina
This granite rock face is named for the magnificent reflection that occurs when the sun hits it just right.
Soriano nel Cimino, Italy
This massive rock balanced for thousands of years being tossed here during a volcanic eruption.
Bourail, New Caledonia
A beachside monolith shaped by years of waves crashing against hard quartz.
Usterling, Germany
Nestled within a German forest is an intriguing, growing rock.
Nokia, Finland
This honeycomb-textured tafone looks like a petrified troll head.
Iceland
The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.
