How was the Giants Causeway formed?
Since 1693 the Giant’s Causeway has been a popular tourist attraction. This was when Trinity College graduate Sir Richard Bulkeley acknowledged it in a paper to the Royal Society. It was formed as a result of major volcanic activity some 60 million years ago. The Giants Causeway is composed of about 40,000 basalt columns, which spectacularly protrude the Atlantic Ocean. Add to this the spectacular coastal and cliff landscapes, with roaring waves crashing against the basalt rock and you’ll understand why so many people are drawn to it.
