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Scientists finally explain how the Twelve Apostles rose from the ocean


Australia’s famous Twelve Apostles didn’t just erode into existence—they were slowly pushed up from the ocean floor by powerful tectonic forces over millions of years, new research reveals. Scientists discovered that these towering limestone stacks act like a natural time capsule, preserving clues about ancient climates, sea levels, and even life from up to 14 million years ago.

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