#splitapplerock - Twitter Hashtag

11 months ago

In Geology ✔️ Mineralogy - Botany #SplitAppleRock #Tokangawhā #NewZealandGeology #GeologicalWonders 💓🔁 The Enigmatic Split Apple Rock: New Zealand’s Geological Marvel ▶️ Nestled in the turquoise waters of Tasman Bay, Split Apple Rock, or Tokangawhā, stands as a testament to nature’s artistry and geological power. Why does this granite boulder, perfectly cleaved in two, captivate scientists and visitors alike? ▶️ Formation Story According to Māori legend, Tokangawhā, meaning “burst open rock,” was split by two gods locked in a dispute over its possession. Unable to resolve their conflict they used their immense strength to break the boulder in half, leaving behind the striking formation we see today. This myth adds a layer of cultural intrigue to the rock’s natural beauty, located in Abel Tasman National Park. ▶️ Geological Information Split Apple Rock is a granite formation from the Cretaceous period, approximately 120 million years old. The boulder, roughly 18 feet in diameter and potentially weighing 238 imperial tons, sits on a platform of similar high-quality granite, distinct from the softer surrounding rock. The split is attributed to a natural joint, a common feature in granite where planes of weakness form. One leading scientific theory suggests that during an Ice Age, water seeped into a central crack, froze, and expanded, exerting enough force to cleave the rock symmetrically. Over millennia erosion by wind, waves, and rain refined its apple-like shape. Some hypotheses propose the boulder may have been quarried and transported, as nearby Tonga Island features similar granite, though modern archaeological restrictions in New Zealand limit further investigation. The rock’s precise alignment with solstice and equinox events hints at its potential use as an ancient solar observatory, though this remains speculative. ▶️ Interesting Fact Split Apple Rock’s beach observation point aligns with a winter solstice sunrise, framing the sun through the rock’s “V” shape, suggesting it may have served as an astronomical marker for pre-Māori inhabitants, possibly centuries before Polynesian settlement. 🔎 Have you visited Split Apple Rock or another geological wonder in New Zealand? 💓🔁 Like & Share your experience or tell us which natural landmark you’d love to explore! 🎞️ The Split Apple Rock https://t.co/RGXYrFFG0w Photo: https://t.co/XqdMC0nTHr

geologyBits's tweet photo. In Geology ✔️ Mineralogy - Botany
#SplitAppleRock #Tokangawhā #NewZealandGeology #GeologicalWonders

💓🔁 The Enigmatic Split Apple Rock: New Zealand’s Geological Marvel

▶️ Nestled in the turquoise waters of Tasman Bay, Split Apple Rock, or Tokangawhā, stands as a testament to nature’s artistry and geological power.

Why does this granite boulder, perfectly cleaved in two, captivate scientists and visitors alike?

▶️ Formation Story
According to Māori legend, Tokangawhā, meaning “burst open rock,” was split by two gods locked in a dispute over its possession.

Unable to resolve their conflict
they used their immense strength to break the boulder in half, leaving behind the striking formation we see today.

This myth adds a layer
of cultural intrigue to the rock’s natural beauty, located in Abel Tasman National Park.

▶️ Geological Information
Split Apple Rock is a granite formation from the Cretaceous period, approximately 120 million years old.

The boulder, roughly 18 feet
in diameter and potentially weighing 238 imperial tons, sits on a platform of similar high-quality granite, distinct from the softer surrounding rock.

The split is attributed
to a natural joint, a common feature in granite where planes of weakness form.

One leading scientific theory
suggests that during an Ice Age, water seeped into a central crack, froze, and expanded, exerting enough force to cleave the rock symmetrically.

Over millennia
erosion by wind, waves, and rain refined its apple-like shape.

Some hypotheses propose
the boulder may have been quarried and transported, as nearby Tonga Island features similar granite, though modern archaeological restrictions in New Zealand limit further investigation.

The rock’s precise alignment
with solstice and equinox events hints at its potential use as an ancient solar observatory, though this remains speculative.

▶️ Interesting Fact
Split Apple Rock’s beach observation point aligns with a winter solstice sunrise, framing the sun through the rock’s “V” shape, suggesting it may have served as an astronomical marker for pre-Māori inhabitants, possibly centuries before Polynesian settlement.

🔎 Have you visited Split Apple Rock or another geological wonder in New Zealand?

💓🔁 Like & Share your experience or tell us which natural landmark you’d love to explore!

🎞️ The Split Apple Rock
https://t.co/RGXYrFFG0w

Photo: https://t.co/XqdMC0nTHr

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Tale Of Journey @TaleofJourney

over 1 year ago

Split Apple Rock in New Zealand #SplitAppleRock #NewZealand

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MutVerzaubert @littleswisslady

about 2 years ago

#SplitAppleRock

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Rincevent @Rincevent_

over 2 years ago

Découvrez le mystère de Split Apple Rock en Nouvelle-Zélande, où la nature a sculpté une pomme géante en deux moitiés parfaites! 🍏✨ #SplitAppleRock #NouvelleZélande #NatureMagique https://t.co/RlyNoomj8M

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Tom Armitage @MapNav_Tom

almost 4 years ago

This is awesome, you can even make out the "split" in Split Apple Rock! #satellite #NewZealand #SplitAppleRock

MapTiler @MapTiler

almost 4 years ago

New Zealand Aerial images now part of the MapTiler Satellite dataset. We processed 3.8 TB of input data that were split into 124 regions, with the image resolution between 4cm-60cm. There was over 10 000 input files all together. 🛰️ 💠See the result at https://t.co/ZfxSIb30Cc

MapTiler's tweet photo. New Zealand Aerial images now part of the MapTiler Satellite dataset. We processed 3.8 TB of input data that were split into 124 regions, with the image resolution between 4cm-60cm. There was over 10 000 input files all together. 🛰️

💠See the result at https://t.co/ZfxSIb30Cc https://t.co/3cu8vYN24t

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Gemma Burdis @birdytweeting

about 5 years ago

@Inspired_Lives @MooneyInfo @Velademar I may just the odd one here and there. #SuchHappyTimes #NZ #SplitAppleRock #Tokangawha #TasmanBay

birdytweeting's tweet photo. @Inspired_Lives @MooneyInfo @Velademar I may just the odd one here and there. #SuchHappyTimes #NZ #SplitAppleRock #Tokangawha #TasmanBay https://t.co/bEcPVO3YxS

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D▲▼L E 🦣 @DayleLearnsLife

over 5 years ago

I painted this and I’m really happy with it. #splitapplerock #NewZealand

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Mocomi Kids @MocomiKids

about 6 years ago

Join our travel loving dog Sam in his fun adventures around the world! https://t.co/oJNnimuJ1F #MocomiTimePassWithSam #SelfieWithSam #Episode1 #AppleAndAlien #World #Travel #Tour #SplitAppleRock #SocotraIsland

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Charlotte's Web UK @charlotteswebuk

over 6 years ago

W A N D E R L U S T ✨ #wanderlust #travel #travelinspo #travelinspiration #splitapplerock #newzealand #NZ #adventure #explore #beach #sea #magic #charlotteswebuk #charlotteswebjewellery

charlotteswebuk's tweet photo. W A N D E R L U S T ✨

#wanderlust #travel #travelinspo #travelinspiration #splitapplerock #newzealand #NZ #adventure #explore #beach #sea #magic #charlotteswebuk #charlotteswebjewellery https://t.co/luPYy0BPrx

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Mark Reid Music @freespirit747

over 6 years ago

#musicvideo #NelsonNewZealand #splitapplerock #Motueka #GeorgeKingi #MarkReidMusic #MarkReid #MarkSalibaReid #Tokangawhā #Tūrangaapeke #TeĀwhinaMarae #Marae #MereKingi #Tahunanui #TahunanuiBeach #SouthIsland #tribute tribute to a dear friend: George Kingi https://t.co/tkr0BNn4ZL

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Gemma Burdis @birdytweeting

over 6 years ago

Really wish I was there right now. #splitapplerock #NewZealand #happytimes

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New Zealand 🇳🇿

@PureNewZealand

almost 7 years ago

Day 89 of 365: Join Lee-anne for a paddle out on her waka [boat] this morning at Tokangawhā [Split Apple Rock] 🍎 #GoodMorningWorldNZ #MaoriLanguageWeek #SplitAppleRock #AbelTasman

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Fundación Aquae @FundacionAquae

almost 7 years ago

¿Sabías que... #SplitAppleRock #Tokangawha es una formación de roca geológica y está en la bahía de Tasman, en la costa norte de la isla sur de #NuevaZelanda? 💭 https://t.co/MsllSH3D4k

FundacionAquae's tweet photo. ¿Sabías que... #SplitAppleRock #Tokangawha es una formación de roca geológica y está en la bahía de Tasman, en la costa norte de la isla sur de #NuevaZelanda? 💭 https://t.co/MsllSH3D4k https://t.co/APLdhsuckC

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Fundación Aquae @FundacionAquae

almost 7 years ago

¿Sabías que... #SplitAppleRock #Tokangawha es una formación de roca geológica y está en la bahía de Tasman, en la costa norte de la isla sur de #NuevaZelanda? 💭 https://t.co/MsllSH3D4k

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Most Beautiful Pictures @gorgeous_pix

over 7 years ago

"Split Apple Rock, New Zealand. From u/nomadicmacs on /r/earthporn #splitapplerock #newzealand #earthporn"

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Flying Kiwi Tours @flyingkiwitours

over 7 years ago

Check out these amazing views of split apple rock in the Abel Tasman National Park. What's your favourite - moonrise or sunset? 🌅 Photos by the highly talented @cjmaddock on instagram #flyingkiwitours #splitapplerock #abeltasman #newzealandtours

flyingkiwitours's tweet photo. Check out these amazing views of split apple rock in the Abel Tasman National Park. What's your favourite - moonrise or sunset? 🌅
Photos by the highly talented @cjmaddock on instagram
#flyingkiwitours #splitapplerock #abeltasman #newzealandtours https://t.co/1bfPT24EQS

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Eva ▪ 🧝🏻‍♀️ @_Evarwen

over 7 years ago

SUMMER ☀️ #PureNewZealand #SplitAppleRock

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Historium Podcast @HistoriumPod

over 7 years ago

Split Apple Rock: A naturally occurring rock formation located in Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand. According to Māori legend, two gods fought over the apple and eventually broke it in half to compromise. #history #newzealand #maori #splitapplerock #nationalpark

HistoriumPod's tweet photo. Split Apple Rock: A naturally occurring rock formation located in Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand. According to Māori legend, two gods fought over the apple and eventually broke it in half to compromise. #history #newzealand #maori #splitapplerock #nationalpark https://t.co/hWEOq80H59

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Split Apple Retreat @SplitApple

almost 8 years ago

Even on a grey day, the Abel Tasman National Park is an #extraordinary place to explore. We love how the sky has merged with the sea to form a backdrop that emphasises the iconic Split Apple Rock. Photo:@kanewyatt @IloveNelsonTasman #SplitAppleRock @PureNewZealand @travellermade

SplitApple's tweet photo. Even on a grey day, the Abel Tasman National Park is an #extraordinary place to explore. We love how the sky has merged with the sea to form a backdrop that emphasises the iconic Split Apple Rock.
Photo:@kanewyatt @IloveNelsonTasman #SplitAppleRock @PureNewZealand @travellermade https://t.co/GNvQpxvQDA

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Pixal @PixalNZ

over 8 years ago

We love this photo of the popular tourist attraction Tokangawhā (or 'Split Apple Rock') in New Zealand. Photo by @pabloheimplatz #splitapplerock #newzealand #landscapephotography #travel #wanderlust #photography #photographyapp #phootgraphylovers #justgoshoot

PixalNZ's tweet photo. We love this photo of the popular tourist attraction Tokangawhā (or 'Split Apple Rock') in New Zealand. Photo by @pabloheimplatz #splitapplerock #newzealand #landscapephotography #travel #wanderlust #photography #photographyapp #phootgraphylovers #justgoshoot https://t.co/q1xMjN0iGc

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