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Giant's Causeway

Shot In Ireland No. 55

Giant's Causeway
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The basalt columns at the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland are one of the most iconic and intriguing geological formations in the world. These hexagonal pillars, numbering around 40,000, were formed approximately 60 million years ago as a result of intense volcanic activity. The rapid cooling of lava created these distinctive polygonal shapes, which appear to form a natural stairway leading from the cliff foot into the sea. The columns vary in height, with some reaching up to 39 feet tall, creating a mesmerizing landscape that has inspired myths and legends for centuries. This unique formation has earned the Giant’s Causeway its status as a UNESCO World Heritage site and continues to fascinate geologists and tourists alike with its geometric precision and natural beauty.
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Die Basaltsäulen am Giant’s Causeway in Nordirland sind eine der bekanntesten und faszinierendsten geologischen Formationen der Welt. Diese sechseckigen Säulen, von denen es etwa 40.000 gibt, entstanden vor etwa 60 Millionen Jahren durch intensive vulkanische Aktivität. Die schnelle Abkühlung von Lava führte zu diesen charakteristischen polygonalen Formen, die eine natürliche Treppe zu bilden scheinen, die vom Fuß der Klippe ins Meer führt. Die Säulen variieren in ihrer Höhe, wobei einige bis zu 12 Meter hoch sind und eine faszinierende Landschaft bilden, die seit Jahrhunderten Mythen und Legenden inspiriert hat. Diese einzigartige Formation hat dem Giant’s Causeway den Status eines UNESCO-Weltkulturerbes eingebracht und fasziniert weiterhin Geologen und Touristen gleichermaßen mit ihrer geometrischen Präzision und natürlichen Schönheit.

Exposure Details

exposure time: 1/125s ~ aperture: f11 ~ focal length: 14mm ~ ISO 100
camera: Sony Α7 IV
categories: Coast ~ Northern Ireland ~ Sea
publish month: September 2024 ~ publish year: 2024
shot on: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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