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The wonder of Zhejiang basalt columnar joints

Unexpectedly, there is a wonder of basalt columnar joints in Zhejiang Basalt columnar joints are mostly distributed in coastal areas of my country, but this time we actually discovered such a geological wonder in inland Zhejiang! Zhejiang Shaoxing. Shengzhou. Basalt The basalt columnar joint geology of Shengzhou is located in Shishe Village, Xiawang Town The scale is not large, but it wins in oddity! The stone pillars of different sizes are stacked side by side, and the sight of them is quite spectacular! After I came back and checked the information, I found out that the basalt columnar volcanic joints here were formed in the late tertiary or quaternary centuries, 2.5 million years ago. It is formed by the intermittent eruption of volcanoes, and the weathering of magma after cooling. It makes people sigh at the magic of nature! [Transportation]: It is recommended to drive by yourself. Just navigate to "Basalt". There is a parking space after arrival. Basalt is across the road. [Tickets]: Free 1. Although the scenic area has made certain plans, some netizens said that the basalt columnar joints are still relatively fragile. If you go there to take pictures, don't stay under the cave for too long. Be careful! 2. The entire landform group is not very large. The famous Fu'e Mountain Scenic Area is nearby. It is recommended to arrange a visit together. 3. There is also a river next to the scenic spot, the water is very clear, you can camp or go down to play in the water Small-scale travel destinations around Shanghai. Come to my hometown for a day. My pets accompany me on vacation.
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Posted: Feb 15, 2024
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