weird rocks - Kamchatka peninsula

hi!
just have bumped into an article about a volcano has been recently erupted.
after located on GE, decided -as usual- to do a lookaround and have found this great rock formation with no layer info, except the great Panoramio shots around.
e.g.:

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any more to know about these weird sculptures of nature?

thanks,
g

Weird rocks - Kamchatka.kmz (736 B)

They look like basalt columns. Apparently basalt columns are formed from lava flows, so it would make sense that they would be found in Kamchatka. I can't find any mention of basalt columns on mainland Kamchatka online, though.

Hi bluesky and welcome!

Yeah, basalt columns! -only did not find the english expression. 
Sure it has a name given by locals, which is left would be good to know.
I could change file and post title from 'weird' to some-I-dunnowhat e.g. 'Whale-skeleton - Rock'. (it reminds me to giant ribs)

thanks that you have spent your time on it!

best,
g

The Earth is Mother Nature’s canvas -- wind and water her brushes, and time her pallet.

Apr 25, 2017 4:56:15 GMT OldNPIC'er said:

The Earth is Mother Nature’s canvas -- wind and water her brushes, and time her pallet.

well said, and we had a great collection for this art on the old forum, started by Hill /Moderator - Master Guide since the old-old-BBS GE forum times/.

also if need a special sort of this kind of art check the pareidolia thread here, started by TomKjeldsen /old-old fellowmember of the community/!

There is something similar in the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada range in California:  the Devil's Postpile.  These basalt columns are smaller but seem better formed.  Earthquakes over the years have twisted and distorted some of them, and there is a large pile of rubble at the bottom.  If you ever get a chance to visit this place, be sure to bring a fishing pole for trout...

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Devils Postpile.kmz (688 B)

Apr 26, 2017 13:10:46 GMT scraps said:

There is something similar ...

Yep, not a rare phenomenon.
In Hungary, the most well-known basalt organ can be found on the Balaton Uplands, near Köveskál and it is called Hegyestű (Sharpneedle).

Fly to 46°53'21.96"N, 17°38'50.43"E on GE and try layers, or simply check THIS GMaps BlueDot photosphere.
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So: Devil's Postpile by you, Sharpneedle by me, but what is the name of that on Kamchatka is still a question.

And see:-
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant%27s_Causeway (Scotland)

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingal%27s_Cave (Ulster)

Hi and welcome Tony!
Thanks other two great examples!

I knew the first one, but have not heard about Fingal's Cave until now. - whoa, it rocks! (:

photo details on commons.wikimedia.org

Fingal's Cave, Island of Staffa, Scotland / 56° 26′ 2″ N, 6° 20′ 10″ W (Well layered location on GE.)