Dverghamrar
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Dverghamrar | |
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Columnar basalt cliffs | |
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  Dverghamrar Location in Iceland | |
| Coordinates: 63°50′57.5″N 17°51′36.4″W / 63.849306°N 17.860111°W[1] | |
| Location | South of Iceland |
| Formed by | Lava flow |
| Geology | Basalt and pyroclastic material |
| Nickname | "Dwarf Cliffs" |
Dverghamrar (also known as "Dwarf Cliffs" or "Dwarf Rocks")[2] is a geological formation in Southern Iceland, consisting of columnar jointing of volcanic rocks. The formation appears as vertical, hexagonal columns of varying heights. Situated off the Ring Road in the town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, the cliffs are a popular destination for tourists.[3]
Dverghamrar formed from a lava flow that cooled into columns. The bottom of the structure consists of a hexagonal pattern, while the upper part appears irregular in shape. Layers of solidified lava and volcanic ash deposited on the surroundings.[1] The formation likely began during the Ice Age.[4][5]
