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The Giant’s Causeway is a spectacular natural wonder located on the northern coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, renowned for its striking landscape of around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by volcanic activity around 60 million years ago. These hexagonal columns, which descend like stepping stones into the sea, were created as lava cooled and contracted, resulting in the unique geological formations seen today. Steeped in myth and legend, the site is said to be the work of the giant Finn McCool, who built the causeway as a bridge to Scotland to confront his rival. A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giant’s Causeway attracts visitors from around the world for its dramatic scenery, geological significance, and the rich folklore that surrounds it, making it one of Ireland’s most iconic and awe-inspiring landmarks.
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The Giant’s Causeway: A Natural Wonder Steeped in Myth and Science
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe Giant’s Causeway, located on the rugged northern coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is one of the most remarkable natural landmarks in the British Isles and a celebrated UNESCO …