| This massive rock is one of two that were sawn from the Precambrian Shield in northern Quebec, transported in 1.5m sections, and reassembled here at Sugar Beach. The red and white lines are made of a thermoplastic bonding agent that cements the pieces back together. The Precambrian Shield consists of some of the oldest exposed rocks in the world. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly old it is. I mean, you may think that mouldy piece of green fuzzy cheddar lurking at the back of your fridge is old, but that's just peanuts to how old the shield is; at least 4.5 billion years. Thanks again Douglas Adams for being such a mind-bogglingly good author. |
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