Dolerite Collection

Dunstanburgh Castle on headland of the Whin Sill, eroded dolerite boulders in foreground. Northumberland, England, UK. July 2019

Africa, Namibia, Keetmanshop. Quiver trees and dolerite dykes

View of Greater Hobart Area From Mount Wellington, Southeast Coastal Region of Tasmania, Australia
Mount Wellington, located in the southeast coastal region of Tasmania, Australia, is the summit of the Wellington Range on whose foothills is built much of Hobart city

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Kilt Rock Waterfall (Mealt Waterfall), Ellishadder, near Staffin, Trotternish Peninsula, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom Date: 18/01/2007

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Dolerite Columns, Ben Lomond National Park, North Eastern Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

Parliament Building, Althingishusid, Austurvollur Square, Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland, Reykjavik, Parliament Building, Althingishusid, Austurvollur Square

Australia, Tasmania. Dolerite columns Cape Hauy track Three Capes Track

Australia, Tasmania. Hikers on Cape Hauy Track. Dolerite columns. Munro Bight, Cape Pillar

Australia, Tasmania, Tasman National Park. Hikers on Cape Hauy, Three Capes Track. (MR)

beauty in nature, clear sky, devils playground, dolerite, dusk, grass area, horizon over land
beauty in nature, clear sky, devils playground, dolerite, dusk, gras, Gallo Landscapes, 114217463

Near view of one of the Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 1829. Artist
Near view of one of the Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 1829. The islands are notable for their geology, with cliffs consisting of great columns of dolerite

Valley of Desolation, South Africa, c1890. A series of dolerite rock pinnacles near the town of Graaf-Reinet in the Eastern Cape

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Crfrwy looking back to Newport and Carningli nr Fishguard

Gerduberg Basalt Columns
Gerduberg is a cliff of dolerite, a coarse-grained basalt rock, located on western peninsula Snaefellsnes; Eyja- og Miklaholtshreppur, Western Region, Iceland

Statue Gudea 2143-2142 BC Neo-Sumerian Iraq Girsu
Statue of Gudea, c. 2143-2142 BC. Neo-Sumerian, Iraq, Girsu, 2143-2124 BC. Dolerite; overall: 126 x 55 x 36 cm (49 5/8 x 21 5/8 x 14 3/16 in.)

Boulder of Dolerite Deposited During the Glacial Period, Templepatrick - with the photographer in the picture for scale. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Templepatrick)

Dolerite Dyke Traversing the Chalk and Basalts, Cavehill Quarry, Belfast - an overview of the stratas of rock. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Quiver tree forest (Aloe dichotoma) at sunset, Gariganus farm, Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Africa

Unusual rock formations, Giants Playground, Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Africa

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Moraine-dammed glacial lake seen between dolerite pinnacles. Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania, Australia Date:

View of moorland and lake with remains of Roman fortifications, Hadrians Wall, between Crag Lough and Housesteads via Milecastle 37, Northumberland N.P. Northumberland, England, July

View of flooded former whinstone quarry with exposed rockface, Cawfields Quarry, Hadrians Wall, Northumberland N. P
View of flooded former whinstone quarry with exposed rockface, Cawfields Quarry, Hadrians Wall, Northumberland N.P. Northumberland, England, July

Basaltic cliffs facing onto Rsay Sound, east coast of Skye, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Ushabti funerary figurine, he name of the deceased was to be inscribed at the moment of purchase, dolerite
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Ushabti funerary figurine. The name of the deceased was to be inscribed at the moment of purchase. Dolerite, h. 19.5 cm

Columnar basalt locally known as The Organ Pipes, Damaraland, Namibia. Rock columns result from slow cooling of basaltic lava

Needle Rock, Fishguard, Wales
The Needle Rock at Fishguard, Wales. It is a dolerite stack with a hole through its base, standing 130 feet high. Showing locals rowing a boat through the opening

Falcon Clints, by the River Tees, County Durham, England. This outcrop is dolerite and part of Whin Sill, on the South Durham moorlands. Date: BC

Jacobs Ladder, Ben Lomond, Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

The Organ Pipes, dark brown intrusive dolerite, near the Burnt Mountain, Kunene region, Namibia, Africa

Drainage patterns blocked by a black dolerite dyke - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-721 Drainage patterns blocked by a black dolerite dyke Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

The Moon Valley from the air - landscape showing folded marbles gneisses and doerite dykes - from the 500 million year
KAT-720 The Moon Valley from the air - landscape showing folded marbles gneisses and doerite dykes - from the 500 million year metamorphism of the Damaran rocks Damaran orogeny - Namib Desert

Dolerite dyke controls natural erosion patterns in the Moon Valley - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-711 Dolerite dyke controls natural erosion patterns in the Moon Valley Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black dolerite dykes clearly visible as they cut through the rocky terrain of the Moon Valley near Swakopmund - Namib
KAT-700 Black dolerite dykes clearly visible as they cut through the rocky terrain of the Moon Valley near Swakopmund Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for

Marble dolerite and gneiss seen from the air - Moon Valley near Swakopmund - Namibia - Africa
KAT-701 Marble dolerite and gneiss seen from the air Moon Valley near Swakopmund - Namibia - Africa Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black dolerite dykes spread through the Moon Valley Landscape - The Swakop River with its green foliage leads off into
KAT-699 Black dolerite dykes spread through the Moon Valley Landscape - The Swakop River with its green foliage leads off into the distance Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Karl Terblanche Please note

Australia - Platypus Tarn, small glaciated lake with Jurassic dolerite boulderfields
AU-00093-MFP Australia - Platypus Tarn, small glaciated lake with Jurassic dolerite boulderfields, Rodway Range Mount Field National Park

Organ pipes formation (dolerite columns), Twyfelfontein, Namibia, Africa

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"Dolerite: A Geological Wonder of Africa's Landscapes" Africa, particularly Namibia, is home to a remarkable geological formation known as dolerite. One of the most stunning locations showcasing this igneous rock is Keetmanshop, where nature enthusiasts can witness its unique beauty. Quiver trees stand tall against the backdrop dykes in Keetmanshop, creating a mesmerizing sight that captivates visitors. These ancient succulents thrive amidst the ruggedness formations, adding an extra touch of enchantment to the landscape. Dolerite's presence extends far beyond Namibia's borders. In Dunstanburgh Castle on the headland of Whin Sill in England, eroded dolerite boulders dot the foreground, reminding us of its enduring strength and resilience. Even Iceland boasts dolerite wonders within Reykjavik's Austurvollur Square at Althingishusid—the Parliament Building. This architectural masterpiece harmoniously blends with nature’s gift as it stands atop a bedrock formed by millennia-old molten doleritic magma. Australia's Tasmania also showcases Mother Nature's artistry through Cape Hauy Track and Three Capes Track. Dolerite columns rise majestically along these trails while hikers marvel at their grandeur and contemplate their significance in Earth’s history. The allure continues in Tasman National Park as hikers traverse Cape Hauy during dusk—a time when clear skies accentuate the dramatic contrast between grassy areas and towering doleritic cliffs. It becomes evident why this place earned its nickname—Devil’s Playground—an ethereal realm shaped by ancient volcanic forces. But Africa remains unparalleled when it comes to displaying dolerites' magnificence. The Valley of Desolation in South Africa takes explorers back to c1890 with its breathtaking vistas carved by time and erosion—a testament to Earth’s ever-changing nature.