Flying-from-afar
Peak is the third highest peak of Tianzhushan. At the summit stands a big
rock which looks as though it is flying here, so the local people call it
“Feilai Rock”, and the inselberg is named after it. Actually the rock is the
result of weathering residues. The surface of the peak is controlled by sheet
joints, the dome-like inselberg is thus formed.
1.The summit of
the granite peak is cut into several rocks by joints.
2. Due to
temperature variation and water erosion, the rocks were weathered along joints.
Affected by earthquakes and other factors, some of the rocks collapsed and fell
down;
3. A rock remains there, and is called “Feilai rock”. The surface of the peak is controlled
by sheet joints, the dom-like inselberg is thus formed.
