The strange stone grows like a mushroom after rain

In Romania there is an area full of strange stones, named trovant, that can expand itself and grow like a mushroom after being exposed to rainwater.

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Amazingly the stone itself grew after the rain

The strange stone in Romania has the ability to swell and grow like a mushroom after rain is a mysterious phenomenon that attracted much attention of the scientific community. This strange stone is called trovants (Romanian). These stones are related to a geological phenomenon in the area.

Strange rock in Romania grew like a mushroom after rain

This stone is found in the Costesti village of Romania. The word trovant means "cement sand ". This type of stone is formed from a type of sand that appeared millions of years ago on earth . In fact, these quakes created this strange rock that occurred 6 million years ago.

This strange rock named trovant means 'cement sand'

Surprisingly, during and after each rain, the Trovants in Costesti village grow like . mushrooms . The stones could grow and grow strangely. Stone trovant only grows when there is rainwater. Normally they are only 6 to 9 mm in size but when they have water they bulge up to 6 to 10 meters. Some rocks even move. Cut the stones out and see the inner veins like a tree trunk.

The strange stone in Romania grew markedly after the rain

Inside trovants are hard rock cores, the outer shell is made up of sand. However, the bulging phenomenon of trovants is explained by some scientists that a high mineral content is underneath. When the surface of the stone gets wet, this mineral begins to press on the outer layer of sand and causes the block to begin to swell. of stone slabs.

People call them big stones

Many people, even locals, feel extremely excited about this strange phenomenon. Especially after heavy rains, rock blocks start to "live up" . People call them "big stones ." The strange origin and development of this rock is still a mystery to many researchers around the world. The trovant stone reserve went into operation in 2004 and is protected by UNESCO.