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Columnar joints

Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes2007

UNESCO World Heritage

The columnar joints in Daepo-dong, Seogwipo City, were naturally formed by rapidly cooling lava which created hexagonal and square vertical pillars.

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Title: Columnar joints
Creator: Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes
Date Created: 2007
Location Created: Republic of Korea
Location: Republic of Korea
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (vii)(viii)
Date of Inscription: 2007
Category of Site: Natural site

UNESCO World Heritage

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