The formation is rare in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns ...

For instance, Earth's Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland features hexagonal basalt columns formed by volcanic activity. Such formations demonstrate that nature can, under certain conditions ...

A dramatic volcanic beach with towering basalt columns, sea caves ... this black sand beach features striking basalt rock formations and dramatic Atlantic waves. A black sand beach on Santorini ...

Formed by volcanic activity, this unique waterfall has about a 65-foot drop cascading over the basalt columns. The dramatic columns at this famous waterfall have even inspired the architectural ...