Detunatele
Geological site in Romania
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Detunatele is a site of columnar jointing in Alba County, Transylvania, Romania. Detunatele means lightning struck. The hexagonal columns are made of basalt and are 1,258 metres (4,127 ft) tall on two peaks: Detunata Goală and Detunata Flocoasă (Barren Detunata and Shaggy Detunata).
The two peaks are located in the Metaliferi Mountains and are a tourist attraction. They are 1.5 km (0.93 mi) apart. The formations are shaped like humps and there are stories and legends associated with them.[1] They are considered to be two of the most beautiful peaks in the Apuseni Mountains.[2]
