Globally significant volcanic event formed Giant’s Causeway, scientists find

Geochronologists say basalt columns in Antrim sprang up during volcanic activity over 5.5m years – 8m less than thought ...
PlanetMountain

Armenia, climbing banned on the basalt columns

Climbing has been baned on the famous basalt columns in Armenia including Arpa Gorge and Garni Gorge. Up until recently one used to climb on some truly unique rock in Armenia, up hexagonal basalt ...
Miami Herald

‘Geological wonder’ in seafloor canyon off Hawaii resembles a wall of sunken columns

This collection of basalt columns was recorded in a canyon north of Molokai, at a depth of just over a mile, according to Nautilus Live Ocean Exploration Trust. YouTube video screengrab Newly recorded ...
Physics World

Physicists crack mystery of the spectacular stones of the Giant’s Causeway

Craic on: was the Giant's Causeway formed by collective cracking? The formation of the spectacular hexagonal stone columns at Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway and similar structures around the world can be ...

New scientific discovery reveals timeline of volcanic era that created Giant’s Causeway

Research shines new light on north’s volcanic history ...