Basalt Collection (page 2)

Microscope image of the Pasamonte eucrite
Microscopic image of the Pasamonte eucrite showing a basaltic texture. Field of view is 2.5mm across

Svartifoss waterfall at sunset, Skaftafell National Park, Hornafjor√∞ur, Austurland, Iceland(MR)

Africa, Namibia, Damaraland, Etendeka Plateau. A lone Bottle tree on a basalt rock.

El Bufadero de La Garita, Province of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Northern Ireland, County antrim, Giants causeway, woman at base of organ

Basalt portrait of Voltaire. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co
FLO4689011 Basalt portrait of Voltaire. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

View of the isle of Staffa 1, and basalt columns at the entrance to Fingal's cave 2
FLO4574517 View of the isle of Staffa 1, and basalt columns at the entrance to Fingal's cave 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Engraving depicting the Giant's Causeway, an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns
5309450 Engraving depicting the Giant's Causeway, an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption

Mahakala,1100-1200, from Orissa,East India, basalt, Victoria & Albert museum, London, England
930376 Mahakala,1100-1200, from Orissa,East India, basalt, Victoria & Albert museum, London, England; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Bust of the Egyptian idol Canopus, god of water, in basalt found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli
FLO4997198 Bust of the Egyptian idol Canopus, god of water, in basalt found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli

Basalt portrait of Rousseau. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co
FLO4688983 Basalt portrait of Rousseau. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

Statue of the Egyptian goddess Isis with the attributes of Flora in basalt
FLO4997183 Statue of the Egyptian goddess Isis with the attributes of Flora in basalt. Copperplate engraving from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilii's Il Museo Capitolino (The Capitoline Museum)

View of the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland
FLO4727943 View of the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte

Memorial vase in basalt with angel weeping over a tomb. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell
FLO4688953 Memorial vase in basalt with angel weeping over a tomb. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Basalt vase for a lamp. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood
FLO4689079 Basalt vase for a lamp. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch, London

Fingal's Cave, best-known of the caves in the basalt stacks on the southwest coast of Staffa, Inner Hebrides
537950 Fingal's Cave, best-known of the caves in the basalt stacks on the southwest coast of Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland; (add.info)

Stuðlagil
Timo Heinz

French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting The Giant's Causeway
5306754 French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting The Giant's Causeway.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Basalt bust of young Roman general Germanicus Julius Caesar. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell
FLO4688989 Basalt bust of young Roman general Germanicus Julius Caesar. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Relief orthostat depicting a chariot from Sam'al, 9th century BC. Creator: Spaethethitische Bildkunst (1200-700 v)
Relief orthostat depicting a chariot from Sam'al, 9th century BC. Found in the Collection of the Archaeological Museum, Istanbul.

Sketches from H.M.S. Challenger, by Mr. J. J. Wild: Christmas Harbour, Kerguelen Island, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from H.M.S. Challenger, by Mr. J. J. Wild: Christmas Harbour, Kerguelen Island, 1876. The gigantic natural arch at its entrance

Heads of Prisoners, 1878-1783 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Heads of Prisoners, 1878-1783 B.C

Ancestor Figure (tiki) (image 1 of 2), c.1800. Creator: Unknown
Ancestor Figure (tiki) (image 1 of 2), c.1800

Serpent Rattle Tail, between 450 and 650. Creator: Unknown
Serpent Rattle Tail, between 450 and 650

Head of a Man with Fragmentary Inscription, Egypt, 25th - 26th Dynasty (755 - 525 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Head of a Man with Fragmentary Inscription, Egypt, 25th - 26th Dynasty (755 - 525 BCE)

Idol, Teoyaomiqui i.e. Coatlicue, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Idol, Teoyaomiqui i.e. Coatlicue, between 1880 and 1897

Block Statue Inscribed for Sr-Dhwty, 664-525 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Block Statue Inscribed for Sr-Dhwty, 664-525 B.C

Hacha in the Form of a Skull, between 700 and 900. Creator: Unknown
Hacha in the Form of a Skull, between 700 and 900

Palma, between 600 and 900. Creator: Unknown
Palma, between 600 and 900

Palma in the Form of an Owl's Head, between 600 and 900. Creator: Unknown
Palma in the Form of an Owl's Head, between 600 and 900

The Gulf of Naples with the Island of Ischia in the Distance, 1818. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
The Gulf of Naples with the Island of Ischia in the Distance, 1818

Culebra Cut - View at Base of Gold Hill, Showing Basaltic Columns Developed By Steam Shovel, 1913
Culebra Cut - View at Base of Gold Hill, Showing Basaltic Columns Developed By Steam Shovel, Cut in March 1913. Men working on the Panama Canal project

Tigre Island, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Tigre Island, [now in Honduras], 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850. Sketch by "a Traveller in Central America"...of...the interior of the island

The Northernmost Chincha (Guano) Island, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Northernmost Chincha (Guano) Island, [Peru], 1850. Sketch by "a Traveller in Central America". In 1840 attention was first drawn to guano for the purposes of agriculture in Europe

Fingal's Cave, 1772. Creator: John Cleveley the Younger
Fingal's Cave, 1772

Giant's Causeway, 1772. Creator: John Cleveley the Younger
Giant's Causeway, 1772

Giant's Causeway, 1772. Creator: John Cleveley the Younger
Giant's Causeway, 1772

Giant's Causeway, 1772. Creator: John Cleveley the Younger
Giant's Causeway, 1772

Geological map of Thuringia, Germany, lithograph, published in 1897
Geological map of Thuringia, Germany. Lithograph, published in 1897

The Aztec Calendar Stone, or Stone of the Sun, National Museum, Mexico City, c1930s. A name glyph of Aztec ruler Moctezuma II suggests the basalt Aztec sun stone was carved c1502- 1521

Nationaler Geotop Druidenstein, Kirchen (Sieg), Kreis Altenkirchen, Westerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

High angle view of Londrangar cliffs during sunset, Snaefellsjokull National Park, Snaefellsness Peninsula, Western Iceland, Iceland

Beach at Vik, Iceland

Hexagonal basalt columns at the Hexagon Pool ‎(Breichat HaMeshushim) in the Meshushim Reserve, part of the Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve, central Golan Heights

Vik, southern Iceland. Reynisfjara beach and rock formations

The Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ulster region, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Aerial of the wild coastline with basalt pools on the Atlantic coastline, Dombe Grande, Namibre, Angola, Africa

Trotternish Ridge Light #2
Also referred to as "The Quiraing" or "Cuith-Raing'" is a landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach

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"Basalt: A Majestic Wonder of Nature at Giants Causeway" Discover the awe-inspiring beauty formations at Giants Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland. As the sun sets over this remarkable natural wonder, the basalt columns create a mesmerizing sight along the Causeway coast. In the early morning mist, Giants Causeway emerges from the Atlantic Ocean like an ancient giant rising from its slumber. The rugged landscape and unique hexagonal basalt pillars make it one of nature's most extraordinary creations. Immerse yourself in history as you explore this geological marvel that has captivated visitors for centuries. Bamburgh Castle stands proudly nearby, adding to the enchanting atmosphere surrounding Giants Causeway. For breathtaking views, head towards The Quiraing escarpment overlooking Staffin Bay and Sound of Rsay. Here too, you will witness nature's artistic prowess with towering basalt cliffs contrasting against serene coastal waters. As dawn breaks over Embleton Bay, be enchanted by basalt boulders strewn across the foreground while gazing upon Dunstanburgh Castle ruins in Northumberland, England. This picturesque scene is a testament to both nature's power and human history intertwining harmoniously. Giants Causeway remains an iconic symbol not only for Northern Ireland but also for all those who appreciate Earth's wonders. Its mystical allure continues to draw visitors from around the world who seek solace amidst these magnificent basalt formations. So come and experience firsthand why Giants Causeway is hailed as one of Mother Nature's greatest masterpieces – where basalt meets beauty on an epic scale.