Unusual formation of postglacial times. Springs have formed a cemented layer of lime along the steep bank of Rauna river. This formation is called Staburags. Springwater continues to flow over Staburags, thus increasing it slowly. Growth of Staburags has started some 800 years ago. Now this formation is some 35 m wide and 4 m high. Earlier there was a lot more water flowing over it. Over the last years there have been summers without water here. Staburags has been degraded over the last decades due to the unorganised tourism. There are laid flowers on Staburags thus damaging the balance of microflora here. Most people try to step on Staburags - this damages the monument very much. |
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