New phase in revamp of Staffa's visitor facilities

A new phase of infrastructure improvements has started on the isle of Staffa. National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has been upgrading visitor facilities since last year. The latest work will include ...
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Why does nature create patterns? A physicist explains the molecular-level processes behind crystals, stripes and basalt columns

Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland features around 40,000 exposed polygonal columns of basalt in perfect horizontal sections. Chris Hill/Photodisc via Getty Images The reason patterns often appear ...
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‘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 ...