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Dobbin's Point

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Dobbin's Point
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Dobbin's Point is a headland composed primarily of basalt, formed during the Palaeogene period through volcanic activity associated with the opening of the North Atlantic. The feature is notable for its columnar jointing, a result of the rapid cooling of lava flows, and for its coastal exposure that illustrates the geological history of the Antrim Plateau.

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Photo: Eric Jones · CC BY-SA 2.0