Volcanic event shaped Giant’s Causeway, study shows
Geochronologists say Antrim coastline’s basalt columns developed over 5.5m years – 8m less than thought For centuries, the tale has been passed from generation to generation: how the Irish giant Finn McCool built the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland to fight Benandonner, his Scottish rival, by hurling chunks of the Antrim coastline into the sea. Now, scientists have revealed it was intense volcanic activity during a “major globally impacting volcanic event” – and not a le
A recent study suggests that the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland was formed by volcanic activity rather than a mythological tale. Researchers found that the basalt columns took 5.5 million years to form, which is 8 million years less than previously believed. The formation occurred approximately 60 million years ago due to intense volcanic events. This discovery challenges the traditional legend of Finn McCool and his rival. Scientists used geochronology to determine the age of the basalt columns. The findings provide new insights into the geological history of the region. The study highlights the impact of volcanic activity on landscape formation. Understanding these processes helps in interpreting Earth's geological past.
It offers a scientific explanation for a famous natural landmark and revises previous assumptions about its formation.
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