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Sgeir an t-Sàilein

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Sgeir an t-Sàilein is a coastal rock feature composed primarily of basalt, formed during the Palaeogene period as part of the North Atlantic volcanic province. It is notable for its association with the broader geological activity linked to the opening of the North Atlantic Ocean.

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