Why do not drop hanging stones

Hanging stone in the natural park "Ergaki"

This is perhaps the most famous such facility in Russia. A stone block weighing about 600 tons lies on the edge of the abyss and attracts many tourists to the park. It is depicted almost on any souvenir products associated with the park "Ergaki". But that's why this piece of rock that does not touch the surface with only a small plane does not fall, remains a mystery. Its position is not affected by erosion processes, nor earthquakes, which are not uncommon in this region.

Golden Buddha Stone in Mont, Myanmar

Mount Chaittio, on which this boulder is located, is a place of pilgrimage for thousands of Buddhist believers. The stone of the Buddha, hanging on the very edge of the cliff, is covered with gold leaf. It has been known for about 2500 years, and the legend says that it is held by the Buddha's hair embedded in the rock. The stone of the Buddha can shake two people, that is, it is not just a hanging stone, but also a rocking stone.

Rock on a cliff in Digby County, Canada

The height of this amazing stone is about 9 meters, while it is rather narrow, less than 2 meters in diameter. It is located on the Atlantic coast on the Nova Scotia Peninsula in Canada. Neither storm winds, nor waves, nor other forces of nature can disturb the peace of this mysterious piece of rock.

Krishna's oil ball in Mahabalipuram, India

Hindus call this stone "Krishna's oil ball". According to the legend, this is nothing more than a piece of butter, which created the god Krishna and left on the hillside. This mysterious stone does not swing, and 9 elephants could not move it, despite the fact that it touches the surface with a very small area, and the very point of support is located on the slope. The stability of this stone does not cause any doubt among the locals, and they often escape from the scorching sun under his shadow.

Rock-idol in Brimham Rocks, England

Standing on a thin peduncle boulder gives the impression of a fairy-tale object. It seems that it will fall as soon as the wind blows or a bird sits on it. But this masterpiece of nature, formed under the influence of wind and water, is quite stable and does not even stagger.

Balancing rock in the Garden of the Gods park, USA

Another amazing stone that is located on the territory of Colorado. A lot of tourists come to look at the part of the rock that is in balance with its pedestal.

But all these hanging stones will cease to seem something fantastic, if you look at these photos.

These are man-made objects, authored by the Indian Bill Dan, who lives in San Francisco. He perfectly knows the art of balancing and builds his stunning stone sculptures to the delight of tourists, photographers and artists. The unusual hobby of this Indian in many respects explains why mysterious hanging stones around the world do not fall. They are simply in that balanced position when their peace is not threatened. And there is nothing supernatural about this.