Top Geological Formations Around the World
Giant’s Causeway
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This unique geological formation is located on the northeastern coast of Ireland. Giant’s Causeway is the result of a volcanic eruption, and is an area made up of approximately 40,000 basalt columns. Irish legend claims that the famous columns were built by a giant.
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This unique formation is famously located in Guangxi, China.
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Made of limestone, the Reed Flute Cave features multicolored lighting which has made this location a leading attraction for over 1200 years.
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This 180 million year old cave got its name from the type of reeds (renowned for their use in flute making) that grow outside of the entrance.
Grand Canyon
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This grand geological formation is neighbor to the Colorado River in Arizona, USA. In 1908, the Grand Canyon officially became a United States national monument. This national monument is 277 miles long; at it’s widest it stretches to 18 miles in width, and reaches up to a mile in depth.
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This igneous intrusion is located in northeastern Wyoming, USA. It was declared the first national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. Devil’s Tower receives about 400,000 visitors a year, though only about 1% of them climb it.
Yellowstone •
Yellowstone National Park , including the Yellowstone Caldera and supervolcano, are located in northwestern Wyoming.
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Yellowstone is home to Old Faithful, a famous geyser that erupts every 91 minutes.
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North America’s largest supervolcano can be found here.
Isle of Staffa & Fingal’s Cave
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The uninhabited Island of Staffa is located in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Fingal’s Cave is classified as a sea cave and is part of the Isle of Staffa. The major features of this beautiful landmark are the hexagonally jointed basalt columns that line the sides of the island, including Fingal’s cave.
Kannesteinen •
This famous mushroom shaped rock is located in the rural village of Oppedal, Norway.
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The unique shape was achieved by enduring thousands of years of ocean waves crashing upon it.
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It stands only three feet tall, but it has still become a popular tourist destination due to its fascinating hourglass figure.
Moeraki Boulders • • •
These legendary mudstone boulders rest along the Koekohe Beach in New Zealand. They are scattered along the beach, both isolated and in clusters. These boulders are renowned for their unnatural largeness, as well as their puzzling placement.
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