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Àird Mhic Caoilt

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Àird Mhic Caoilt
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Àird Mhic Caoilt is a headland composed primarily of basaltic rock, formed during the Paleogene period through volcanic activity associated with the North Atlantic Igneous Province. Its notable columnar jointing and coastal erosion features highlight the region's volcanic history and dynamic geological processes.

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Photo: Calum McRoberts · CC BY-SA 2.0