Azores cart ruts on volcanic bedrock extend into ocean, predate farm walls

Azores cart ruts on volcanic bedrock extend into ocean, predate farm walls. Ruts found on multiple Azores islands: Pico, São Miguel, Terceira, Flores Pico tracks run on basalt/scoria bedrock and extend into the ocean São Miguel tracks ~34 yards long with V-shaped bottoms

Cart ruts on Pico island, Azores run across basalt bedrock straight into the ocean! Double-track sets found on several Azorean islands including São Miguel & Pico. Some ruts pass UNDER farm walls—suggesting they may predate agricultural activity. Research papers document cart ruts on Terceira island, with dating studies underway to determine their age and origin. 🌋

Key Facts

• Ruts found on multiple Azores islands: Pico, São Miguel, Terceira, Flores
• Pico tracks run on basalt/scoria bedrock and extend into the ocean
• São Miguel tracks ~34 yards long with V-shaped bottoms
• Sal Braçal has multiple sets of double tracks
• Some ruts have second-tier/step formations indicating wheel drift during turns
• Ruts pass under farm walls, indicating prehistorical origin

Related site: Cart Ruts — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

Source: The Mystery of the Cart Ruts by The Randall Carlson