Iceland’s dramatic rock formations, from the Gatklettur arch to towering basalt columns, are shaped by centuries of volcanic power and ocean erosion. These natural sculptures tell the story of fire, ...

From hexagon-shaped basalt columns to mirror-like salt flats, our planet’s geological wonders are as breathtaking as they are diverse. These rare formations tell stories of ancient volcanoes, shifting ...

Climbing has been baned on the famous basalt columns in Armenia including Arpa Gorge and Garni Gorge. Up until recently one used to climb on some truly unique rock in Armenia, up hexagonal basalt ...

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 ...

Hundreds of rare basalt columns resulting from lava flows that crystalized as they cool have been found in northwestern Turkey, creating a stunning landscape of geometric shapes jutting out of the ...

VietNamNet Bridge – In a journey to Phu Yen a few years ago, I missed a chance to visit Da Dia basalt columns, one of the famous tourist attractions in the central coast province. So I decided to make ...

Deccan traps are one of the largest volcanic features on the earth. Polygonal patterns and columnar joints in basaltic rocks are the most fascinating structures for geologists and volcanologists. Now ...

A columnar basalt rock pillar formed six crore years back from volcanic lava has been discovered during a road construction work at a village in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra, a leading geologist ...

Rare basalt columns, estimated to be over 6.5 crore years old, were discovered by a group of history enthusiasts in Bazar Hatnur forests of Adilabad district in Telangana. Geologists said that basalt ...

HYDERABAD: Geological enthusiasts have identified ‘columnar basalt’ formations (naturally formed pillars of stone) on a small hillock inside the reserve forest area of Borilalguda village in Kerameri ...

A columnar basalt rock pillar formed six crore years back from volcanic lava has been discovered during a road construction work at a village in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra, a leading geologist ...