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Andrus
March 23, 2026
The Aberdeen Columns are basalt columns formed by volcanic activity long ago. Just like the world famous Giant's Causeway in the columns are mostly hexagonal and were formed when a deep lava flow cooled and cracks formed that permeated downward and created the distinct shapes you can see now.
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