IN A NUTSHELL
WHAT: Giant's Causeway rock formations.
WHERE: Northern Ireland's
Antrim Coast.
WHY: This UNSESCO World Heritage Site is a natural wonder
of the world, with tens of thousands of interlocking rock columns.
WHEN: Any time of year, but beware the harsh cold wind in
the fall & winter.
HOW: International flights
IF YOU LIKE THIS... Then you should check out
Switzerland's
Appenzellerland. |
Giant's
Causeway is a spectacular formation of rocks on Northern Ireland's
Antrim Coast that is one of the natural wonders of the world.
The coastline here consists of an area of 40,000 interlocking basalt
columns, which formed as the result of an ancient volcanic eruption.
Most of the columns are hexagonal, although it is not uncommon to
find four, five, seven, and eight sided columns.
The beautiful Antrim Coast is also
home to other unique sights.
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Frothy ocean along Ireland's
Northern Coast |
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Rainbow over the bay |
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Ireland's rocky North Antrim
coastline |
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Volcanic boulders strewn about |
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Hexagonal blocks of Giant's
Causeway |
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Hexagonal columns of the Giant's Causeway |
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Rocky outcropping formed from
hexagonal blocks |
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Rocky columns cover the landscape |
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Irish coastline |
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The whole shoreline is made up of
hexagonal columns |
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Hexagonal blocks of Giant's
Causeway |
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Volcanic rock formations as far as the
eye can see |
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Waves crash against the
Giant's Causeway |
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Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean |
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