Columnar Jointing Explained

Columnar Jointing is a naturally occurring geometric pattern among rocks in nature. It is formed when magma cracks while it contracts.
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[@frankblangeard8865]

At Devils Postpile National Monument it has been found that 55% of the columns are hexagonal. Columns can be anywhere from 3 to 7 sides.

[@victoria_3232]

Great video!! 👍

[@Ron.S.]

I thought you’re going to show us how to square a circle!

[@Troubled_waters]

Thank you! The explanation i’m given is always basically “because” lol

[@MrCognito]

My pleasure!!

[@brangja4815]

Nah, devs got bore and build this section with untextured blocks.

[@user-lz8qt4cg7v]

Can someone please explain how is this possibly a natural geological formation? Please!

[@Elektrolite111]

Didn’t explain why it’s a hexagon! Yes it tessellates but how did it become a hexagon!

[@kareno8634]

Muscle fibers

[@66kbm]

Didnt actually explain it, just stated what it was, disapointed.

[@Es36733]

ahaha what a word of bullshit