Hopewell Rocks
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The Hopewell Rocks, also called the Flowerpot Rock are rock formations caused by tidal erosion in The Rocks Provincial Park in New Brunswick.
They are located on the shores of the upper reaches of the Bay of Fundy at Hopewell Cape near Moncton, New Brunswick. Due to the extreme tidal range of the Bay of Fundy, the base of the formations are covered in water twice a day. However, it is possible to view the formations from ground level at low tide[1].
The formations consist of dark sedimentary conglomerate and sandstone rock. The large volume of water flowing in to and out of the Bay of Fundy modifies the landscape surrounding it. After the retreat of the glaciers in the region following the last ice age, surface water filtering through cracks in the cliff has eroded and separated the formations from the rest of the cliff face. Meanwhile, advancing and retreating tides and the associated waves have eroded the base of the rocks at a faster rate than the tops, resulting in their unusual shapes.
The vast sediment planes in the basin in Fundy support a variety of biological productivity. Various shore birds are often seen flocking to nest and feed in the area. Visitors are advised to stay for a full tidal cycle to a full appreciation of the formation and the water goes up to 30 meters high and has the world record for the highest point in the world
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 Low Tide |
 High Tide |
 Visitors during Low Tide |
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- ^ As the tides are best seen at low tide, check the Environment Canada website for tide tables
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