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In simple terms, about 60 million years ago volcanic activity forced lava onto that area. The drying lava caused the solidifying lava to crack and form regular pillars of basalt rock, which we see today.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 10y agothe giants cause way was formed millions of years ago when two plates moved upward causing lasva to spew from the mountain and the lava that was spewed out made the giants causeway!
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∙ 8y agoIt comes from the mythology that it was created by Fionn mac Cumhail, an Irish giant.
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∙ 6y agoIt was formed by a volcanic eruption.
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Is giants causeway in Belfast?
The Giants Causeway is not in Belfast. It is about 98 kilometres or 61 miles from it.
What type of land form is giants causeway?
how the hell am i supposed to know im the one asking the question what the frug
What is a famous place in Ireland?
The Giants Causeway.
What continent is the giants causeway located?
It is in Europe:)
Why is the giants causeway called the giants causeway?
The Giants causeway is linked to the legend of Finn MacCool who built it to fight another giant of Scotland. The legend also states that Finn pretended to be his baby so that the opposing Giant would get scared and run away!
How do you use the word causeway in a sentence?
The Giants Causeway is a famous tourist attraction in the north of Ireland.
Giants can use this as a way to get to Scotland?
The Giant's Causeway.
What is the most special site in Northern Ireland?
Giants Causeway
What type of rocks make up the giants causeway?
Basalt
Where Is Basalt Found In Ireland?
In the North, see Giants Causeway
What type of rock is the giants causeway composed of?
Balast rock
What is a famous physical feature in nothren Ireland?
The Giants Causeway.
