Physics World

Physicists crack mystery of the spectacular stones of the Giant’s Causeway

Craic on: was the Giant's Causeway formed by collective cracking? The formation of the spectacular hexagonal stone columns at Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway and similar structures around the world can be ...
Houston Chronicle

Why does nature create patterns? A physicist explains the molecular-level processes behind crystals, stripes and basalt columns

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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 ...
Mental Floss

Ireland Begs Tourists to Stop Wedging Coins Into the Giant’s Causeway

Northern Ireland is home to the Giant’s Causeway, a collection of about 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns that protrude from the North Atlantic Ocean and lead up to the foot of a cliff. The UNESCO World ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

‘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 ...