Die Basaltsäulen von Racoș, Volcanic formation in Transylvania, Romania.
The basalt columns rise vertically to heights of 15 meters, forming geometric patterns across a protected area of 1.10 hectares.
The site transformed from an active quarry in the 20th century into a protected nature reserve, preserving its geological formations for future generations.
Scientists and researchers study these formations to understand the volcanic processes that shaped the Eastern Carpathian Mountains region.
The nature reserve stands one hour from Brasov city, with local roads DJ131C providing access to the geological formations.
The columns resulted from rapid cooling of volcanic lava, creating perfectly hexagonal shapes similar to those found at Mount Etna in Italy.
GPS coordinates: 46.02583,25.42444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:24
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