British-Arctic Trap Formation, Scotland
From series “Volcanoes that changed the face of the Earth”
The British-Arctic Trap Formation occupies a vast area. It extends to the Faroe Islands and the British Isles, Greenland, and Iceland, as well as the island of Jan Mayen. This formation began to form more than 65 million years ago during the Early Cretaceous period. The formation of the huge magma trap lasted for more than 20 million years. It was held in four stages. The last of them ended about 40 million years ago.
The formation located on the territory of present-day Iceland is considered the most interesting. Its formation continues today. The area, located on the territory of Scotland, is considered to be the most studied. The most detailed studies of basalt rocks were conducted on the Isle of Skye. The island of Jan Mayen is the most interesting for modern researchers. Samples of basalt rocks taken on its territory are characterized by a special composition. The harsh climate significantly hinders full-fledged research in this area.
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