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Cap-Vert Basalt Formations
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Cap-Vert Basalt Formations

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This rugged coastline on the Cap-Vert Peninsula showcases ancient basalt formations created by volcanic activity. Formed by the rapid cooling of lava, the hexagonal columns and dark rocks reflect Senegal’s geologic past. Such dramatic cliffs are visible near Ngor, Mamelles, and Île de Gorée.
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