Columnar Joint in Yangnam, Gyeongju
慶州 陽南 柱狀節理群
경상북도 경주시
Basic information
- Designation
- Natural Monument No.536
- Category
- 자연지형
- Era
- 신생대
- Designated year
- 2012
- Location
- 경주시, 경상북도— 경상북도 경주시 양남면 일원 공유수면
- Coordinates
- 35.686190, 129.474295
Description
The Columnar Joint in Yangnam, Gyeongju, has earned recognition for excellence in terms of its scale and diverse shapes, features which differentiate it from columnar joints in other areas that have been designated as natural monuments. In particular, the horizontal joints are well developed in this zone, and include a fan-shaped one. It is regarded as a valuable material for studies and education on the cooling process and characteristics of volcanic rock, and constitutes a useful academic resource for understanding the formation process of the East Sea.
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr)