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Magma Hex Squared

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The Giant's Causeway, Antrim. Clochán an Aifir.



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As the lava cooled rapidly, contraction occurred. While contraction in the vertical direction reduced the flow thickness (without fracturing), horizontal contraction could only be accommodated by cracking throughout the flow. The size of the columns is primarily determined by the speed at which lava from a volcanic eruption cools.
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680x680px 351.08 KB
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D80
Shutter Speed
1/10 second
Aperture
F/11.0
Focal Length
13 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Apr 24, 2010, 7:55:53 PM
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