What is recorded here
Agassiz Rock is a coastal rock feature named after the 19th-century geologist Louis Agassiz, likely formed from Silurian greywacke or similar ancient sedimentary rock, around 440–420 million years old. It is notable for its historical association with geological study and early scientific exploration of Scotland's geology.
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Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0