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1. Top Geological Formations
Around the World

2. Giant’s Causeway
• This unique geological formation is located on the northeastern coast of
Ireland.
• Giant’s Causeway is the result of a volcanic eruption, and is an area made
up of approximately 40,000 basalt columns.
• Irish legend claims that the famous columns were built by a giant.

3. Reed Flute
Cave
• This unique formation is famously located in
Guangxi, China.
• Made of limestone, the Reed Flute Cave
features multicolored lighting which has made
this location a leading attraction for over 1200
years.
• This 180 million year old cave got its name
from the type of reeds (renowned for their use
in flute making) that grow outside of the
entrance.

4. Grand Canyon
• This grand geological formation is neighbor to the Colorado River in
Arizona, USA.
• In 1908, the Grand Canyon officially became a United States national
monument.
• This national monument is 277 miles long; at it’s widest it stretches to 18
miles in width, and reaches up to a mile in depth.

5. Devil’s Tower
• This igneous intrusion is
located in northeastern
Wyoming, USA.
• It was declared the first
national monument by
President Theodore Roosevelt
in 1906.
• Devil’s Tower receives about
400,000 visitors a year, though
only about 1% of them climb it.

6. Yellowstone
• Yellowstone National Park , including
the Yellowstone Caldera and
supervolcano, are located in
northwestern Wyoming.
• Yellowstone is home to Old Faithful, a
famous geyser that erupts every 91
minutes.
• North America’s largest supervolcano
can be found here.

7. Isle of Staffa & Fingal’s Cave
• The uninhabited Island of Staffa is located in the Inner Hebrides of
Scotland.
• Fingal’s Cave is classified as a sea cave and is part of the Isle of Staffa.
• The major features of this beautiful landmark are the hexagonally jointed
basalt columns that line the sides of the island, including Fingal’s cave.

8. Kannesteinen
• This famous mushroom shaped rock
is located in the rural village of
Oppedal, Norway.
• The unique shape was achieved by
enduring thousands of years of ocean
waves crashing upon it.
• It stands only three feet tall, but it has
still become a popular tourist
destination due to its fascinating
hourglass figure.

9. Moeraki Boulders
• These legendary mudstone boulders rest
along the Koekohe Beach in New Zealand.
• They are scattered along the beach, both
isolated and in clusters.
• These boulders are renowned for their
unnatural largeness, as well as their
puzzling placement.

10. Contact Us
Since 1965, Papillon Helicopters has
been the world's oldest and largest
sightseeing company, flying an
estimated 600,000 passengers a year on
its daily tours to the Grand Canyon.
With over forty unique excursions –
featuring the spectacular sights of the
Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Monument
Valley, Page/Lake Powell, and
unforgettable views of the Grand Canyon
– we at Papillon are proud to offer our
guests an unparalleled perspective of
some of the world's greatest natural
wonders.
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