basalt columns Coloring Pages

About basalt columns

Look at these incredible basalt columns! They might look like giant crayons or majestic building blocks, but they’re actually made by nature. Long, long ago, super-hot lava flowed out from deep inside the Earth. As this lava cooled down very slowly and evenly, it began to shrink and crack, just like mud drying in the sun. But because of its special cooling process, it formed these amazing six-sided (or sometimes five or seven-sided) pillars! Isn't that neat? Places like the Giant's Causeway in Ireland are famous for these incredible rocky towers, created by Earth’s own natural architecture. Imagine what colors you could give them! Would they be earthy browns and grays, or would you use your wildest imagination to paint them rainbow bright? Get ready to explore this ancient wonder with your crayons and bring your own artistic magic to these stony giants!