Liji Moon World (Badlands) 利吉月世界(惡地) | 利吉惡地英文
LijiMoonWorld(aka LijiBadlands)isararegeologicalformationrightnexttoTaitungCityineasternTaiwan(nottobeconfusedwiththelargerandbetterTianliaoMoonWorld).Itiscomposedofeasilyerodingclaydeposits,thaterodefasterthanplantscangrowonthem,creatingauniquemoon-likelandscape.IfyouareinTaitung,youshouldtaketheshorttripacrosstheBeinanRiverandenjoythesebeautifulerodingmasses ofclayanddirt.GeologicalHistory:Typical badlands arefoundindryerclimates,arecomposedofsedimentaryrocks,typicallyhaveverylittlevegetat...
Liji Moon World (aka Liji Badlands) is a rare geological formation right next to Taitung City in eastern Taiwan (not to be confused with the larger and better Tianliao Moon World). It is composed of easily eroding clay deposits, that erode faster than plants can grow on them, creating a unique moon-like landscape. If you are in Taitung, you should take the short trip across the Beinan River and enjoy these beautiful eroding masses of clay and dirt.Geological History:
Typical badlands are found in dryer climates, are composed of sedimentary rocks, typically have very little vegetation, and have deep valleys or ravines. The badlands in Taiwan are unique in that they are in a tropical rain forest. How is this possible? [2]
The soil at Liji Badlands formed under the ocean millions of years ago, forming a layer of sediment called a melagne. Over millions of years, the land was lifted up due to plate tectonics until it became dry land. The rocks are compo...