Gerduberg Hexagonal Basalt Columns

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Goldberg Cliff is quite a rare geological phenomenon in the world. This consists of hexagonal basalt columns that are almost in a perfect row. The row extends over a kilometer. You can find this one in west Iceland, near the Snaefells peninsula. Many see it like a fortress wall, and I can see why.
Thousands of years ago lava river made its way to this point and fell into the water, this created the shape and row of the columns.

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These are quite tall as well. Here I am on the photo as a measurement tool.

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I thought I have more photos taken of this place but apparently, I don't. I thought I have a shot taken from farther of this cliff, well damn. Really cool and special place.




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