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Danyel Vanreenen

Scientists make new discovery about the history of the Giant’s Causeway

The Giant’s Causeway (Paul Faith/PA) - (PA Archive)

Scientists have made a new discovery about the history of the Giant’s Causeway rock formation.

New research has revealed that Northern Ireland’s volcanic past, which created the Causeway’s distinctive 40,000 basalt columns, happened over a much shorter period than previously thought.

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