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An Leac

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An Leac is a basalt sea cliff formed during the Paleogene period, approximately 60 to 56 million years ago, as a result of volcanic activity associated with the opening of the North Atlantic. It is notable for its columnar jointing, a characteristic feature of rapidly cooled lava flows.

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