Geology and Minerals

Geology of Great Britain

The geology of Great Britain is renowned for its diversity. As a result of its eventful geological history, Great Britain shows a rich variety of landscapes across the constituent countries of England, Wales and Scotland. Rocks of almost all geological ages are represented at outcrop, from the Archaean onwards.

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See also

• ▸Chrysanthemum stone
• ▸Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay
• ▸1888 eruption of Mount Bandai

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