Quiz
How old are the sandstone rocks that make up South Africa's Table Mountain?
Chapter 1
The ancient giant of the Cape
Chapter 2
The backyard plant kingdom
Chapter 3
Where two oceans collide
Chapter 4
Secret residents of the mountain
Ch 1 · The ancient giant of the Cape
Quiz
What wind direction is primarily responsible for creating the 'tablecloth' cloud over Table Mountain?
Quiz
Why does the 'tablecloth' cloud over Table Mountain disappear as it pours down the cliffs?
Fun Fact
Table Mountain's future: At its current rate of erosion, scientists estimate Table Mountain will be reduced to a small hill in about 10 million years.
Quiz
What tough rock type forms the lower base supporting Table Mountain's sandstone cliffs?
Quiz
Where can visitors easily see the exposed granite foundation of the Table Mountain range?
Glossary
table mountain (noun)
A mountain characterized by a flat summit and steep, precipitous sides. Cape Town's iconic flat-topped peak is estimated to be over 260 million years old.
A mountain characterized by a flat summit and steep, precipitous sides. Cape Town's iconic flat-topped peak is estimated to be over 260 million years old.