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The Cliffs are made from Burren limestone, formed around 320 million years ago, with distinctive rock layers and unique geological formations, and are part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark, a ...
Mount Roraima is a flat-topped formation with crystal-clear pools, waterfalls and a unique ecosystem that has been isolated from the surrounding savanna for millions of years.
On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Aran Islands, but even in moody weather, the waves crashing against the cliffs make for a scene that's pure poetry. Cliffs of Moher. Photo: iStock 8.
One of Ireland ’s most popular tourist spots, the Cliffs of Moher tower over the west coast, offering an unspoiled view of the Atlantic Ocean. However, the sheer drop comes with its perils.
On top of the unbearable temperature, the volcanic landscape is home to lava lakes, sulfur springs, and volatile geysers — all of which means putting a foot wrong can prove to be deadly. Coupled with ...
Getting There The Cliffs of Moher are located on Ireland's west coast near Liscannor village in County Clare. They are about an hour's drive from Shannon International Airport. The cliffs can be ...
This is the Burren, its name derived from the Irish word ‘boíreann’, which means ‘rocky place’. Here, over some 140sq miles in the north of County Clare, that comforting quilt of green is ...
The Burren and Cliffs of Moher have joined Mt Vesuvius, Yosemite Valley and the Dead Sea in being designated as Geological Heritage Sites in a prestigious programme managed by the International ...
The Co Clare geological site’s inclusion on the list follows its nomination by Dr. Eamon Doyle, Geologist with the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark.
The Burren and Cliffs of Moher have joined the company of the most famous destinations in the world in a new list recognising flourishing natural attractions. The prominent North Clare natural ...
Cliffs of Moher Doyle stresses that his job is to explain the context of such monumental areas as the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher, adding that, "The more you understand, the more you appreciate ...