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Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh is primarily composed of volcanic rock, specifically a type known as basalt. This ancient volcano, which is around 350 million years old, formed during a period of volcanic activity. The rock is characterized by its columnar jointing, a result of the cooling and solidification of lava. Additionally, the surrounding landscape features other geological formations, including sedimentary rocks.
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What is Arthurs Seat?
Arthur's Seat is an extinct volcano in Edinburgh
What is the name of the famous volcano in scotland?
Arthurs seat is one
Where in Scotland is aurthers seat?
Edinburgh
What is Edinburgh's volcano called?
Edinburgh's extinct volcano is known as Arthur's Seat.
What is the name of volcanoes Edinburgh?
Arthur's seat
In which city would you find Arthur's seat?
Edinburgh
Where in Scotland would you find Arthur's seat?
It is a hill in Edinburgh.
Are there any mountains in Edinburgh?
Yes there is Calton Hill and not far from Edinburgh is Arthur's Seat. There is also the Salisbury Crags and Edinburgh Castle sits on a large volcano (extinct).
What has Edinburgh got to do with politics?
It is the capital of Scotland and the seat of the Scottish parliament.
Why are there no volcanoes in Britain?
There are but they are now extinct. Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh is a good example.
Which city is Arthur's seat?
Arthur's Seat is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is an ancient volcano that sits within Holyrood Park and offers panoramic views of the city. It is a popular landmark for both locals and tourists to visit.
What is the name of Edinburgh's extinct volcano?
Castle Rock, on which Edinburgh Castle is built, is the eroded remnant of the basalt plug of an unnamed, extinct volcano. Arthur's Seat, about a mile away, is the main peak of a group of volcanic hills of the same age and composition as Castle Rock. Features on Arthur's Seat suggest that there were multiple volcanic vents in the area 350 million years ago. Subsequent glacial erosion has left the isolated features seen today.
