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When this island formed, volcanic lava cooled into basalt hexagonal columns

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Description

When this island formed, volcanic lava cooled into basalt hexagonal columns. (Image credit: NOAA Teacher at Sea Program | Kathleen Harrison Hampton HS)

Credit

NOAA Teacher at Sea Program

Photographer

Kathleen Harrison Hampton HS

Display Date

2011 July 9

Location

Alaska, Shumagin Islands

NOAA Affiliation

Hampton VA

Project

Photo Library