Kivikasoja

Kivikasoja is a Finnish term that translates to "stone heap" or "rock pile." It refers to an accumulation of stones, often found in natural landscapes or created by human activity. In a natural context, kivikasoja can form due to geological processes such as glacial erosion, rockfalls, or weathering of rock formations. These natural rock piles can be significant features in mountainous regions or areas shaped by past ice ages, providing habitats for various plants and animals.

Historically and in agricultural contexts, kivikasoja are often man-made. Farmers would clear stones from fields to make them arable, and these removed stones were then piled up in designated areas. These piles served as a practical way to manage the land and could become substantial structures over time. In some rural areas, these stone heaps are still visible, remnants of past agricultural practices. They can also be found in areas where construction or landscaping has involved the removal of large quantities of rock. The term does not typically denote a specific type of geological formation but rather the general concept of a pile of stones, regardless of its origin.