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Giants Causeway - Wikipedia The Giant's Causeway (Irish: Clochán an Aifir) [1] is an area of approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption, part of the North Atlantic Igneous Province active in the region during the Paleogene period
Giant’s Causeway | Location, History, Legend, Facts | Britannica Giant’s Causeway, promontory of basalt columns along 4 miles (6 km) of the northern coast of Northern Ireland There are approximately 40,000 of these stone pillars, each typically with five to seven irregular sides, jutting out of the cliff faces as if they were steps creeping into the sea
Giants Causeway - Ireland. com Flanked by the wild North Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, the Giant's Causeway is a geological wonder and home to a wealth of history and legend The 40,000 basalt stone columns left by volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago, has captured the imagination of all who see it
Giants Causeway | Northern Ireland | National Trust One of Ireland’s most treasured landmarks, the Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland's first UNESCO World Heritage site Over 40,000 basalt columns, formed some 60 million years ago, are testament to a major stage in the earth's development Also designated as SAC, ASSI, within an AONB and NNR
Visiting the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland The Giant’s Causeway is about 1 5 hours drive from Belfast or 3 hours from Dublin The site is open year-round and hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Giant’s Causeway is free to visit, but you must pay to park at the Visitor Centre If you want to use the facilities at the Visitor Centre, you need a paid ticket
Giants Causeway and Causeway Coast | UNESCO in the UK Inscribed in 1986, The Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast was Northern Ireland’s first World Heritage Site and is one of only three in the UK inscribed solely for natural heritage
Giant’s Causeway: The True Story Behind the Legend! - Northern Wanderers Legendary Origins and Scientific Marvel: The Giant’s Causeway, situated in Northern Ireland, is steeped in folklore with tales of giants shaping its formation Scientifically, it’s renowned for its unique basalt columns, resulting from volcanic eruptions that took place millions of years ago
The Complete Guide to the Giants Causeway - TripSavvy Made up of 40,000 black basalt stone columns placed at the water’s edge, the Giant’s Causeway is an important geologic formation and a World Heritage site The stone pillars rising from the sea attract almost a million visitors every year who come to marvel at the incredible natural wonder
The Giant’s Causeway: Ireland’s Geological and Mythical Masterpiece Nestled on the rugged coastline of Northern Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway is a place where science and legend collide This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a natural wonder, famed for its striking hexagonal basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity