I discovered a Monolith in the Desert on Google Earth

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A tall, reflective object in a desolate land appeared on Google Earth, leaving me wondering if it was the result of man, nature, or perhaps something else..?
I needed answers and the Monolith beckoned. I hiked far into the desolate wilderness and unique Geologic landscape.
When I finally gazed upon its true form, the origin of the Monolith was made clear.
If anyone could help confirm my suspicions about how this Monolith was created, or any other observations you made about the unique Geology of this area during the course of the video, I would love to read it in the comments.
Honestly, thank you all so much for watching this video. I have my absolute favorite Google Earth Discovery coming for you all next week.
#googleearth #hiking #exploring #ancientdiscoveries #geology
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Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com
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  • @justinlynn6428
    @justinlynn64287 ай бұрын

    There was a cave with ruins on the other side of the ridge.

  • @the_pov_channel

    @the_pov_channel

    7 ай бұрын

    ...Would you mind leaving a timestamp for when you saw this?

  • @justinlynn6428

    @justinlynn6428

    7 ай бұрын

    @@the_pov_channel around 3:40 in the video on the other side of the ridge in a cave. and around 5:50 in the video on the cliff above the boulder. On the left side

  • @the_pov_channel

    @the_pov_channel

    7 ай бұрын

    @@justinlynn6428 WOW. I can see what you are saying regarding bottom left corner of screen at 5:50. I can't tell for certain if that is a ruin but the semi-circle shape and the cliff-top location seems almost spot on. amazing find either way. This is why I love sharing with this community.

  • @justinlynn6428

    @justinlynn6428

    7 ай бұрын

    @@the_pov_channel keep it up. Wished I could afford to get out to some of these spots

  • @jsveiga

    @jsveiga

    7 ай бұрын

    You walk to the cave entrance. It is closed with a stone slab with the inscription: "Ruins to ruin, words to pass".

  • @sheilacynkar9848
    @sheilacynkar98485 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel. I am 72 years old and am loving your adventures. I especially loved your music choice on this one. Please be careful and be sure to let others know where you are going and when they should expect you back. Many people die in the wilderness. I live in Colorado and have great respect for the dangers in the mountains. I especially love the drone footage.

  • @remconet

    @remconet

    2 ай бұрын

    sweet :)

  • @salsylexhagen7423

    @salsylexhagen7423

    Ай бұрын

    A lovely post 😍

  • @carlinshowalter1806
    @carlinshowalter18067 ай бұрын

    I lived in southern Utah for 18 months back in 2016. Broke as hell but I found my real self,started to get in shape hiking every day.Best year of my life.Met some of the best people too.

  • @DesertRascal
    @DesertRascal7 ай бұрын

    So, I really have been LOVING your stuff since I found your channel a couple months ago. DO NOT STOP what you are doing. Keep doing it like a fanatic. Nolan, you have some mojo here. Thank you!

  • @the_pov_channel

    @the_pov_channel

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks legend @DesertRascal. I got more stuff headed your way

  • @DesertRascal

    @DesertRascal

    7 ай бұрын

    @@the_pov_channel You're ROCK star dude! My wife and I live right under the Superstitions...you ever need a base or want to entertain us with your stories, you're sure as hell welcome. 💯

  • @disklamer
    @disklamer6 ай бұрын

    Great footage, I like when you pan around a rock or formation so we get a good view, very satisfying to my curiosity. Too many camera operators annoyingly turn away juuuust short of the interesting bit, or only show a single angle and zoom in and out all the time. The slow tilt/rotate/elevate really works because you see the actual perspective and depth. Well done. As someone who lives in a flat, grassy country these landscapes are beautiful and terrifying. Seeing those cracked rocks I would expect there to break off massive chunks all the time, but I have no idea how likely that even is.

  • @darrenwho
    @darrenwho4 ай бұрын

    Looks like an old waterfall. There's probably a ton of gold in the soil.

  • @Slavicplayer251

    @Slavicplayer251

    3 ай бұрын

    doubt it, the rock is too young for hydrothermal intrusions to deposit the gold

  • @SPNKr02

    @SPNKr02

    Ай бұрын

    @@Slavicplayer251 maybe not that rock, but if it was a water fall, it concentrated everything from up stream, and thats potentially a lot of concentration

  • @kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy
    @kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy7 ай бұрын

    The amazing effect of wind, water and temperature, over time, relentlessly chiseling solid rock into fantastic geometries, is stunning to behold. All of this obvious activity set against the stillness and silence experienced by the observer in the moment seems paradoxical. The fact that you saw it on Google and actually went there is brilliant. Excellent drone footage, humorous tack and commentary.

  • @wesbaumguardner8829

    @wesbaumguardner8829

    5 ай бұрын

    Some of those geometries are the natural geometries of the rock as it fractures under shear stresses. The jagged edged rocks are likely a result of this occurring. Often, a lower layer is softer which makes it erode quicker. Over time the lower layer will erode out from under the upper layers and this causes massive internal stresses in the stone, and eventually fractures which typically occur along the weakest geometries of the stone itself.

  • @LibertyBelle76
    @LibertyBelle764 ай бұрын

    Im going through all of your videos. Enjoying thoroughly. You need your own show, my friend. Thanks for the adventures. Ill be commenting. Great stuff!!

  • @sevenirises
    @sevenirises7 ай бұрын

    That was a crazy beautiful place. Thanks for taking us there.

  • @jamesn.economou9922
    @jamesn.economou99227 ай бұрын

    Great work here, Nolan! The drone footage was superb. The circular channel at the top of the canyon you were in, really puzzles me. If that was cut out, with years of wind and water, why don't the rocks on the floor of that area look weathered? They are as sharp and angular, as the stones, that haven't fallen yet. They should be semi polished, or worn a little bit. Anyway, great work. I can't climb around on boulders anymore, so I'll leave it to you, to take me there.

  • @MaximusFrisia
    @MaximusFrisia7 ай бұрын

    I'm so jealous you get to go here, such a beautiful landscape. Keep up the great work!

  • @jayesouthworth
    @jayesouthworth7 ай бұрын

    You have the coolest videos. You're mature as to how you go about showing your videos and the narration.

  • @the_pov_channel

    @the_pov_channel

    7 ай бұрын

    Appreciate that a lot.

  • @gibsonrocker17
    @gibsonrocker177 ай бұрын

    There's a number of locations near where I live in Southern Utah with columnar basalt cliffs like what you saw where you were at. I've always been fascinated with these types of rock formations ever since I moved out west. Western geology's pretty freakin' incredible! Quite the awesome spot you found there!

  • @PuFFerTV98368

    @PuFFerTV98368

    7 ай бұрын

    I live in Western Wa State and we have this kind of rock here but ares comes in dark black, a black with white stripes, and a rust brown color. I was told it’s a magma being pushed through an old lava tub like a play do press. As the magma cools the ?? Molecules ?? crystalize into long 6 or 8 sided columns. I think if I’m remembering that right, Imma gunna go find the WSU Geological UTube channel they have several great videos about how it forms. ✌️

  • @MathiasVIKING0403

    @MathiasVIKING0403

    7 ай бұрын

    Metamorphic rock

  • @PhilLesh69

    @PhilLesh69

    6 ай бұрын

    I always think those are sedimentary rock layered over millions of years, then some seismic or volcanic force either pushed it up vertically like when tectonic plates or crust collide, or it sank into a massive magma chamber and then got stuck that way when the magma cooled.

  • @Fotosaurus56
    @Fotosaurus567 ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking us someplace we would never have seen otherwise.

  • @sooobyrooo5763
    @sooobyrooo57637 ай бұрын

    Fantastic location and filming!!!

  • @michaelralston9608
    @michaelralston960825 күн бұрын

    Hey brother, always so many things I could comment on but I wanted to mention how your musical choices in the last few videos I watched were all so captivating! They seemed to enhance the sense of wonder and curiosity that I often have while watching your content. Anyway, great job! Keep it coming and be safe out there under those massive slabs of rock that looked like they could just drop like a chunk of an ice berg.

  • @wunderwirkstattjoli2868
    @wunderwirkstattjoli28685 ай бұрын

    Great photography and music.. thanks for showing these off-road places.

  • @captainTubes
    @captainTubes7 ай бұрын

    So beautiful man. One of the most beautiful geologic formations I have ever seen, just absolutely spectacular. Thank you so much for sharing

  • @jonviol
    @jonviol2 ай бұрын

    Brilliant . Simple unforced quality, a treasure . Thanks mate.

  • @FrJWF
    @FrJWF7 ай бұрын

    That is some really excellent videography and editing. Well done!

  • @elizabethpaints
    @elizabethpaints5 ай бұрын

    So short...so disappointing! Loved every moment of it, could watch your drone videos for ever. Excellent shots, so much appreciate your observations.

  • @Amberdogproductions
    @Amberdogproductions7 ай бұрын

    Nice work there. I enjoy watching your adventures and work as I do nearly the polar opposite on lakes and film underwater. Keep it up man. Good stuff.

  • @randomspirit
    @randomspirit7 ай бұрын

    Wow, what an amazing location. It's either volcanic or the last remnants of a giant petrified tree stump. LOL

  • @sladjanab

    @sladjanab

    3 ай бұрын

    My thoughts exactly: giant petrified tree stump 💯👍🏻

  • @Cmon-Man
    @Cmon-Man7 ай бұрын

    That’s beautiful area. Those slabs are massive. Thanks for your vids. Really enjoy your work 🫡

  • @the_pov_channel

    @the_pov_channel

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you x1000. Yeah, huge columns. More to investigate in this area I think

  • @rhondascraftobsessions5817
    @rhondascraftobsessions58177 ай бұрын

    Untouched beauty. I hope it stays that way. Those formations are millions of years old. Just breathtaking. Thank you for showing us this beautiful landscape. You go places that most people can't. Once again, thank you.

  • @garthrichert5256
    @garthrichert52567 ай бұрын

    Another wonderful flying visit to an amazing place. Without your super videos. we would never see such things. Thanks so much.

  • @maryalicejohnsen1194
    @maryalicejohnsen11945 ай бұрын

    FABULOUS Drone footage on all your videos! THANK YOU!! We love watching ❤

  • @rchrdjms62
    @rchrdjms627 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the video. I had never seen cliffs like that. You gave us some really beautiful imagery.

  • @Music_Beyond
    @Music_Beyond5 ай бұрын

    Love your stuff! Waiting to see what you're going to discover next 🖖!

  • @jaxonboys3366
    @jaxonboys33667 ай бұрын

    Great work. Beautiful spot. I like how you worked so hard to get there, found out it wasn't an obelisk and were cool about it.

  • @carolmacdougall4112
    @carolmacdougall41122 ай бұрын

    Nolan you take where we cannot go and see things that are so interesting. Love your channel. ♡

  • @Incorruptus1
    @Incorruptus15 ай бұрын

    Lol it is so funny and interesting to see someone like you, following up on weird things that stand out in nature. We all would want to visit, but don't. Nice to see you do, and lovely that you video it, edit it, produce it and upload it. That is really nice of you and makes this channel, really interesting. I hope there is enough anomalies to keep it interesting :) I also hope this helps so people stay out of danger, and don't overrun nature too much. And surely not all that stands out (glitters) is gold. But that is part of the journey and adventure and surely sometimes can be also less interesting than we thought it could be. So really good job doing this. You seem to have a talent for it :D hehehe Good luck!

  • @duderguy1571
    @duderguy15717 ай бұрын

    That landscape was Super interesting to look at. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sandyknox1888
    @sandyknox18887 ай бұрын

    I luv watching ur videos n I appreciate u going out there to show these pool places.. I look at the rocks n mountains.. I'm a "Mudfossiller" n I have seen some Very Interesting things during ur hikes..thank u.. be careful out there..🤘

  • @Frank-op2vk
    @Frank-op2vk6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for Living my explorer dream life! Makes me feel good inside to see what these things I see on satellite are like up close. I can’t wait for imaging to get closer and more detailed.

  • @Coldzillaa
    @Coldzillaa4 ай бұрын

    The KSP music in the beginning! I absolutely love every about your videos man

  • @user-psy1
    @user-psy14 ай бұрын

    Очень красиво и познавательно! Благодарю, что делитесь таким чудесным опытом природной уникальной красоты!❤❤❤👏👏👏

  • @poisoncurls882
    @poisoncurls8825 ай бұрын

    I love your videos. Such a cool idea. Wish I thought of it first. haha

  • @bvasquez3320
    @bvasquez33205 ай бұрын

    I just found your channel from X, you are doing an amazing job discovering this unbelievable places.You are a real archeologist.

  • @lilbird4198
    @lilbird41984 ай бұрын

    Stunning drone footage, Nolan! The geology is magnificent. Thank You for sharing! 😊

  • @wesbaumguardner8829
    @wesbaumguardner88295 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for filming it!

  • @marmieRH
    @marmieRH3 ай бұрын

    Its so beautiful with your drone 😊 merci du Québec! I have enjoyed the voyage 😊 oh and i have subscribed!

  • @soejrd24978
    @soejrd249783 ай бұрын

    Love your videos dude. Especially as someone from the Netherlands where people have been and seen EVERYWHERE.

  • @007vsMagua
    @007vsMagua3 ай бұрын

    I love the addition of music to this video. It's mysterious and makes me think about time and us. Adding any sound to drone shots make them so much better. Wind and distant thunder is cool also. As a video gamer I often think that sound gets overlooked, and that's too bad because sound is another space and dimension.

  • @sueball595
    @sueball5955 ай бұрын

    That is one of the most incredible landscapes I have ever seen! (And your hat is too cool 😉)

  • @DeMooniC
    @DeMooniC7 ай бұрын

    I wanted a channel like this to exist for so freaking long Im so glad this exists! Thanks for doing this lol

  • @myobmyob2215

    @myobmyob2215

    3 ай бұрын

    IKR

  • @ericplatt6884
    @ericplatt68845 ай бұрын

    Very cool location and enjoyed the music combined with the drone footage of the formations!

  • @ginginthing
    @ginginthing4 ай бұрын

    This is amazing terrain. Great video. Thx for showing parts of these areas that probably never have been shown before, mainly because they are very difficult areas to visit. Yeah, these drones are incredible tools to use in filming these areas. They can go were humans can not. I'm 77 and just got a mini 3 pro.

  • @lizpeterson6719
    @lizpeterson67195 ай бұрын

    Very unique looking place. Love the music you paired with it.

  • @denisrozon8588
    @denisrozon85885 ай бұрын

    great drone shots and. wow what a mistik soundtract to it ! Well done man !

  • @Unusual-GoogleMap-objects
    @Unusual-GoogleMap-objects7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time and effort to go look. The land looks amazing

  • @El4jesus
    @El4jesus4 ай бұрын

    Fabulous channel man. Love your work 👐❤️

  • @drums911
    @drums9112 ай бұрын

    Dude; I love these videos! Almost feels like I'm there.

  • @williamburdon6993
    @williamburdon69937 ай бұрын

    Imagine 25 years from now , being able to go out there and put on an electric backpack motor and fly wherever you want for 6 hours, see a cave , fly up a depression , go down in it. thanks for sharing it.

  • @madnessintomagic
    @madnessintomagic5 ай бұрын

    That thing looks so different from the air, and so much smaller when you showed the side that lit up. Hope there’s a pic from the drone of you standing by it, to really understand the scale. Cool find, and what a beautiful circular amphitheater that looks like!

  • @virginia6158
    @virginia61585 ай бұрын

    I lived near Canyonlands back in the day. Your videos take me back there. Love your stuff!

  • @theodoreyoung7946
    @theodoreyoung79465 ай бұрын

    Mega respect to you! Keep it up, love what you show.

  • @rbarrett111
    @rbarrett1114 ай бұрын

    Cool. All I can say is be safe, and be prepared for animals, accidents, and weirdos. That was amazing footage.

  • @chuckbeattyo
    @chuckbeattyo7 ай бұрын

    Great stone. I could watch the drone coverage all day, especially exploring the great stretches of stone. I wonder if you had outtakes of just the continuous drone footage over the massive stone cliffs. Just put it up sometime somewhere, just it, minus music, etc.

  • @grimchildish
    @grimchildish7 ай бұрын

    Yes for real, that was awesome. And place was amazing. Makes me scratch my head and wish I could have watched the process that formed that... Awesome

  • @sallysullivan4463
    @sallysullivan44632 ай бұрын

    👍👍👍 the second time was as great as the first ! Good job !

  • @garysandhu5082
    @garysandhu50824 ай бұрын

    Love your videos! Keep up the great work! Any chance you might look into places in Canada?

  • @725curious
    @725curious5 ай бұрын

    Looks like basalt to me too. Thanks for all of your great vids👍

  • @jere5715
    @jere57156 ай бұрын

    I just loved loved ❤❤❤ this the scenery is amazing.. thank you so much.

  • @mynamechanged
    @mynamechanged7 ай бұрын

    Gday from australia mate,your vids have scored yeah a new sub

  • @Bianca-ht9wt
    @Bianca-ht9wt5 ай бұрын

    That was amazing. Super nice

  • @GnawlidgeTV
    @GnawlidgeTV7 ай бұрын

    Nice find. That was cool to get eyes on it botg

  • @the_pov_channel

    @the_pov_channel

    7 ай бұрын

    Definitely something satisfying about seeing it irl after only having a blurry image on a screen

  • @diskreteone1967
    @diskreteone19677 ай бұрын

    Brother you got some absolutely beautiful shots in this video!!

  • @tessjohnson
    @tessjohnson6 ай бұрын

    You are a remarkable human. I never watch KZread videos in sequence or even more than one video per channel- you can check, I don't follow much. I have watched them all. You need your own show. I hope you get sponsored soon because I want to see more from you. Also, does your mom worry about you? I feel like she does 😂

  • @towards-soul-intimacy

    @towards-soul-intimacy

    6 ай бұрын

    "You are a remarkable human." You too.

  • @janismeyers2909

    @janismeyers2909

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm not his mom, but I worry about him! And you're right, he is remarkable. His thigh muscles alone could be declared lethal weapons and his endurance is miraculous. From Trek Planner, to POV to Desert Drifter, they all rock and we all get to perch on their shoulders and go along for the journey. I love them all!

  • @jordanrioscreations
    @jordanrioscreations7 ай бұрын

    Really cool spot, thanks for sharing 😀

  • @daddyethan3938
    @daddyethan39386 ай бұрын

    So cool! The views are incredible!

  • @jenniferrevilla5298
    @jenniferrevilla52987 ай бұрын

    Beautiful location, very interesting!

  • @jefersonfaria7862
    @jefersonfaria78622 ай бұрын

    This channel is amazing.

  • @yupperdude1
    @yupperdude16 ай бұрын

    Awesome content dude, keep it up

  • @joshr8666
    @joshr86667 ай бұрын

    That's a pretty neat place people probably would have never seen if they were just walking around

  • @the_pov_channel

    @the_pov_channel

    7 ай бұрын

    If not for the monolith structure, I would have never noticed the surrounding area and how cool it is.

  • @robertgarland805
    @robertgarland8057 ай бұрын

    This was outstanding in every way 😊

  • @jaapbronkhorst3155
    @jaapbronkhorst31557 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed thanks.

  • @lauriebanta8990
    @lauriebanta89907 ай бұрын

    Wow! Incredible! Great drone footage!

  • @box4859
    @box48597 ай бұрын

    I have a cap like that. I cut off those dangles, a bit much for me. Nice channel, I'll tag along.

  • @Kronic_Offender
    @Kronic_Offender7 ай бұрын

    Cool video and the music reminds me Kerbal Space Program background music!

  • @vetinaalvarez4004
    @vetinaalvarez40047 ай бұрын

    😊 thanks for the new episode

  • @the_pov_channel

    @the_pov_channel

    7 ай бұрын

    no u

  • @thefashiongoddesschannel8099
    @thefashiongoddesschannel80996 ай бұрын

    You're a drone king!!! Nice work!!

  • @SumNumber
    @SumNumber7 ай бұрын

    Awesome . Ok it was not the great revelation but the point is you went to look and shared the results . That is cool . In looking at the area of incredible geology , with is crystalline in structure , I feel there are some things yet to be found in that area . Keep up the search and share my friend . :O)

  • @user-uy7ff6zz5q
    @user-uy7ff6zz5q5 ай бұрын

    Another awesome location Nolan loved it ,it definetly was a specual place i see its been carved ,one ariel view look like words written on the top as it was expected to be viewed from above by whom though ?. Well Mahalo Aloha DSC777

  • @lisalorentz7919
    @lisalorentz79192 ай бұрын

    That hat is everything, my friend!

  • @natesims1680
    @natesims16807 ай бұрын

    That’s a cool looking place. Thanks for going.

  • @dragosandrone5891
    @dragosandrone58915 ай бұрын

    you're doing a great job, I like your stuff, very inspiring, keep up the good work! I have a question, besides the drone, what are you shooting the video on and do you record the audio externally, like on a zoom h6? thank you for the wonderful sites, I would otherwise wouldn't be able to see :D

  • @amberandrews6842
    @amberandrews68427 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous spot! It does have a basalt look to it.

  • @davidanderson8469
    @davidanderson84695 ай бұрын

    Excellent drone footage!

  • @Alwaysgotthemunchies
    @Alwaysgotthemunchies7 ай бұрын

    sweet video man. Looks like a lot of fun to be exploring out there. Which drone are you using?

  • @causmogroov3764
    @causmogroov37647 ай бұрын

    That was awesome!

  • @AndrewBeals
    @AndrewBeals7 ай бұрын

    Needs more Thus Spake Zarathustra. Cool that you went out and investigated, though!

  • @donaldscheer5206
    @donaldscheer52067 ай бұрын

    That Is Awesome! Just Awesome!!

  • @NicoleBentley-xv5il
    @NicoleBentley-xv5il5 ай бұрын

    Your drone footage is amazing ❤ I feel like I'm in heaven

  • @janicewinchester6716
    @janicewinchester67167 ай бұрын

    This is amazing! Thank you for sharing these amazing adventures with us!! I am grateful to see something I would of never seen in my life time!! ❤ Can I ask where is this?

  • @isomer13
    @isomer137 ай бұрын

    Killer rock and formations. I would explore the opposite side too. Thanks.

  • @the_pov_channel

    @the_pov_channel

    7 ай бұрын

    I was planning on hiking to the other side. Its a steep climb. Definitely some unfinished business, especially if the above comment is true and people have spotted ruins in this video.

  • @fastgurrrl
    @fastgurrrl5 ай бұрын

    Dude, I am loving that rooster beanie! @thePOVChannel

  • @sfbadboy
    @sfbadboy7 ай бұрын

    looks like fibers from an ancient giant tree

  • @dr.a006
    @dr.a0063 ай бұрын

    Interesting optical illusion from Google Earth, but even the drone images and the one light side made it look like a pillar. Good enough excuse to get out and explore in my book.

  • @jcarm185
    @jcarm1856 ай бұрын

    What an incredible find!

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