OKI ISLANDS UNESCO
GLOBAL GEOPARK
No translations for '大地の成り立ち' - No translations for '火山島の時代の岩石'
No translations for 'ジオサイト' / No translations for '隠岐の島町'
This beautiful formation of columnar joints resembles a folding screen and was named accordingly. The surrounding area, called Washigamine Ridge, is a cauldron that was formed by a large depression from volcanic activity around 5 million years ago, which was then filled by subsequent eruptions.
Uzuki Basalt, Uzuki Coast
On the Uzuki Coast you can find the…
Feeder Dike, Shiro Coast
Here you can see the path through w…
Rocks of Shirashima Coast Seen From Shirashima Lookout
Designated as a National Place of S…
Scoria
Scoria is a porous rock formed when…
