A geologic anomaly along the northern coast of Ireland
These hexagonal basalt columns formed during a volcanic eruption in the Paleogene period 60 million years ago. Ancient mythological giants are said to have feuded here.
http://www.geographia.com/northern-ireland/ukiant01.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant%27s_Causeway
Photo credit: BBC
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