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Geology for Beginners on Instagram: "RaDiaTinG BaSaLT CoLuMnS 😍♥️⚒ Pino Hachado, Neuquen, Argentina 🇦🇷 Description: Columnar jointing is a geological structure where sets of intersecting closely spaced fractures, referred to as joints, result in the formation of a regular array of polygonal prisms, or columns. Columnar jointing occurs in many types of igneous rocks and forms as the rock cools and contracts. Columnar jointing can occur in cooling lava flows and ashflow tuffs (ignimbrites), a Basalt Columns, Patagonia Argentina, Lava Flow, Mountain Art, Natural Phenomena, World Of Color, Geology, Mount Rushmore, Natural Landmarks

Geology for Beginners on Instagram: "RaDiaTinG BaSaLT CoLuMnS 😍♥️⚒ Pino Hachado, Neuquen, Argentina 🇦🇷 Description: Columnar jointing is a geological structure where sets of intersecting closely spaced fractures, referred to as joints, result in the formation of a regular array of polygonal prisms, or columns. Columnar jointing occurs in many types of igneous rocks and forms as the rock cools and contracts. Columnar jointing can occur in cooling lava flows and ashflow tuffs (ignimbrites)…

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Iceland has one of the most unique landscapes in the world. The fiery wrath of the island’s volcanoes mixed with the landshaping movement of icy glaciers has created dramatic, breathtaking scenery. It’s every geology lover’s dream.And basalt columns in Iceland are one of the country's natural wonders that you absolutely have to check out. There are dozens of places where you can view these magnificent rock formations in diverse and various forms.An Intro to Iceland GeologyIceland is known as…

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