Igneous Rocks Collection

Giants Causeway, columnar basalt columns, result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption, Northern Ireland, UK, World Heritage site. September 2019

Granitic boulders at Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, framed by Eucalyptus tree trunks. Northern Territory, Australia. 2008

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) basking on volcanic rock at coast. Isabela Island, Galapagos

Composite photograph showing diversity of colour and pattern in samples of granite

Mist around the basalt columns of Giants Causeway, UNESCO World Heritage Site, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Europe, June 2011

Sub-alpine vegetation on the granite rock close to the summit of Mount Kinabalu, Borneo

Split level view of blue green waters of Verzasca River flowing over granite rocks at Lavertezzo, Canton Tessin, Switzerland, September. Taken for the Freshwater Project

Dunstanburgh Castle on headland of the Whin Sill, eroded dolerite boulders in foreground. Northumberland, England, UK. July 2019

Landscape view of Great Staple Tor, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, UK, January 2012

Mareeba rock wallaby (Petrogale mareeba), female feeding on leaf. Granite Gorge Nature Park, near Mareeba, North Queensland, Australia

Svartifoss waterfall, Skaftafell National Park, Iceland, February

Sunset over the sea at Giants Causeway, Causeway coast, Antrim county, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2013

Monochrome image of a Hawthorn tree (Crataegus monogyna) and granite outcrop near Saddle Tor, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, UK, January 2011

Basalt columns at Vik, the southernmost village in Iceland. February 2014

Svartifos waterfalls hiding wall of basalt columns, Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland. July

Tourist boat passing the arch of Cabo San Lucas, a distinctive granitic rock formation at the southern tip of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico, Pacific Ocean. October, 2018

Spitzkoppe's natural rock arch, a granite inselberg, Spitzkoppe mountain range, Namibia

Gross Spitzkoppe Peak, a granite inselberg, Spitzkoppe mountain range, Namibia

Basalt columns in the area of the mountains of Wonoga, mouse (Mus), Japan, Historical
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Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) soaring above the Three Towers granite rock formation shrouded in cloud, Torres del Paine National Park / Estancia Laguna Armarga, Patagonia, Chile

Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) herd with the Towers granite rock formation and low cloud in background, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

Three Guanacos (Lama guanicoe) running over hillside in front of the Towers granite rock formation and low cloud, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

Santa Catalina Island rattlesnake (Crotalus catalinensis), only rattlesnake without rattle, slithering in rock. Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Svartifos waterfalls hiding wall of basalt columns, Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland. July

Mareeba rock wallaby (Petrogale mareeba) standing on granite boulders, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia

A tangle of Spaghetti seaweed / Thong weed (Himanthalia elongata) growing beneath the straight basalt columns outside Fingals Cave. Isle of Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Basalt columns on Tasman Island, Tasmania, Australia (colour litho)
3620999 Basalt columns on Tasman Island, Tasmania, Australia (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basalt columns on Tasman Island, Tasmania, Australia)

Morskie Oko, lake in the granite High Tatra Mountains (colour litho)
3620998 Morskie Oko, lake in the granite High Tatra Mountains (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morskie Oko, lake in the granite High Tatra Mountains)

Giants Causeway, looking in to land, Causeway coast, Antrim county, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2013

Giants Causeway, UNESCO World Heritage Site in mist, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Europe, June 2011

Giants Causeway, UNESCO World Heritage Site, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, June 2011

Rock pool in volcanic rock. Sea stacks and island in background. Mosteiros, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal. 2019

Conifers on peaks of Huangshan Mountains, in fog. Anhui Province, China. 2016

Bottle (Battle) Mountain, a granite outcrop in South Rupununi savanna, Guyana, South America

Frozen waterfall and basalt cliffs, Putoransky State Nature Reserve, Putorana Plateau, Siberia, Russia

Giants Causeway, looking in to land, Causeway coast, Antrim county, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2013

Lands End at sunset, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Dramatic rock formations and Arcos de Cabo San Lucas (Arch of Cabo San Lucas) on the coast at Lands End at sunset; Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Kilauea Pahoehoe lava flow, Big Island, Hawaii
October 25, 2004 - Kilauea Pahoehoe lava flow, Big Island, Hawaii

Lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 8, 2008 - Lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Steaming Puu Oo crater, Big Island, Hawaii
April 8, 2005 - Steaming Puu Oo crater, Big Island, Hawaii

Lava lake in pit crater, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
January 30, 2011 - Lava lake in pit crater, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Basaltic lava flow from pit crater, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
January 30, 2011 - Basaltic lava flow from pit crater, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Crater floor covered with basaltic lava flows, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression
January 30, 2011 - North crater floor covered with basaltic lava flows, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Pacaya volcano, Guatemala
December 23, 2007 - Pacaya volcano, Guatemala

Basaltic lava flows from lava lake in pit crater, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression
January 30, 2011 - Basaltic lava flows from overflowing lava lake in pit crater, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Crust sinking into active lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 7, 2008 - Crust sinking into active lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

South pit crater filled by basaltic lava flows, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression
January 30, 2011 - South pit crater filled by basaltic lava flows from overflowing lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Papandayan acid lake with fumarole reflection, Java Island, Indonesia
June 4, 2006 - Papandayan acid lake with fumarole reflection, Java Island, Indonesia

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Igneous rocks, formed from the cooling and solidification of molten lava or magma, showcase their majestic beauty in various corners of the world. The Giants Causeway in Ireland boasts columnar basalt columns that stand tall as a testament to an ancient volcanic fissure. As a tourist boat passes through the arch of Cabo San Lucas in Mexico, it reveals a distinctive granitic rock formation at the southern tip of Baja California, surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean. In Namibia's Spitzkoppe mountain range, natural wonders abound with its granite inselbergs. From Spitzkoppe's natural rock arch to Gross Spitzkoppe Peak, these towering formations captivate visitors with their sheer magnificence. Meanwhile, Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve showcases granitic boulders scattered across its landscape like nature's own artistic creations. Volcanic rocks also provide unique habitats for wildlife. Marine iguanas find solace on Isabela Island's volcanic coastlines while basking on sun-warmed surfaces. Composite photographs reveal the diversity of color and pattern found within samples of granite - a true marvel created by nature itself. The mist enveloping the basalt columns at Giants Causeway creates an ethereal atmosphere around this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Kinabalu in Borneo offers sub-alpine vegetation clinging onto granite rocks near its summit - showcasing life thriving against all odds. Verzasca River flows gracefully over granite rocks at Lavertezzo, creating a mesmerizing split-level view with its blue-green waters glistening under sunlight. Travel back in time to Japan's mountains of Wonoga where 19th-century explorers marveled at basalt columns alongside curious mice scurrying about. High above Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chilean Andean condors soar majestically above Three Towers - colossal granite rock formations shrouded in clouds.