Globally significant volcanic event formed Giant’s Causeway, scientists find (opens original article in a new tab)

Scientists have found that the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland was formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago, not by a legendary battle between giants. The event was globally significant and linked to other volcanic formations in the North Atlantic region.

• Scientists determined that the Giant's Causeway was formed by volcanic activity, not a mythological battle.
• The formation occurred 60 million years ago over 5.5 million years, shorter than previously thought.
• The volcanic event linked to the Causeway also affected areas in Scotland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.