The formation event behind Northern Ireland’s world-famous Giant’s Causeway may have taken just a few days rather than thousands of years, according to a new theory.
The origin of the striking stones, which have attracted visitors from across the world, including the late Queen, include theories ranging from them being built by the mythical giant Finn McCool to more scientific explanations.
Now Dr Mike Simms, curator of natural sciences at National Museums NI, has put forward the first new interpretation since 1940. Dr Simms considered why the extraordinary geological features are found at sea level only.
