14 spectacular basalt formations around the world...

[Michie]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Basalt is a common volcanic rock formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of our planet. Jointed basalt columns, as the most famous and most beautiful basalt formations, exists on many places on earth.[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, sans-serif] These unusual columns are predominantly hexagonal in cross-section, but basalt polygons with three to twelve or more sides can be observed.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]1. Litlanesfoss, Iceland[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]link[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Litlanesfoss is a waterfall located in East Iceland about 30 km (19 mi) from Egilstaddir. It is about halfway up the canyon to Hengifoss (another waterfall) and is surrounded by chutes and columns of basalt extending in strange directions. The river continues into Lagarfljot (lake) a couple of kilometers below. This place is definitely unforgettable sight from Iceland. [link, map][/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]2. Sea Cave on the Akun Island, Alaska, USA[/FONT]
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14 spectacular basalt formations around the world...