Hexagon pool, Artificial pond at Meshushim Stream Nature Reserve, Golan Heights, Israel.
The Hexagon Pool is an artificial pond in Meshushim Stream Nature Reserve, Golan Heights, where distinctive basalt columns rise from the water in regular geometric patterns. The columns form the backdrop of a small swimming area surrounded by rocky terrain and narrow walking paths along the water's edge.
The basalt columns formed millions of years ago when lava flows cooled and contracted, causing them to crack into regular polygonal shapes. This natural cooling process created the distinctive pattern visible in the stone today.
Local visitors regard this natural formation as a geological wonder that reveals how the landscape was shaped by ancient volcanic processes. The site draws people interested in understanding the natural forces that created the region's distinctive terrain.
The pool is reached by walking downhill on a trail that takes about 30 minutes from the parking area at the reserve entrance. The water stays cold year-round, so bring appropriate swimming gear and sturdy footwear for the slippery basalt surfaces.
The basalt columns here display one of the finest examples of columnar jointing in Israel, a geological process that rarely produces such regular and symmetrical patterns. Few places in the world show this type of formation so clearly and accessibly to visitors.
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