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Finn McCool
Coverage of Finn McCool in the Nexus archive.
- Globally significant volcanic event formed Giant’s Causeway, scientists find
Scientists discovered that the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland was formed by a major volcanic event about 60 million years ago, with its basalt columns developing over 5.5 million years—8 million years faster than previously believed. The findings debunk the legend of Irish giant Finn McCool building the structure to battle his rival Benandonner.