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St Kilda, Scotland

Volcanic Formations

St Kilda is a remote archipelago about 65 kilometers west-northwest of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Its largest island, Hirta, has the highest sea cliffs in the United Kingdom. Geologically the islands are the remnants of a long-extinct ring volcano built from Tertiary igneous rock, and the archipelago was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, one of the few sites in the world recognized for both natural and cultural qualities, valued for its archaeology and as a major seabird breeding ground.

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Classification
Protected Status
UNESCO World Heritage Site 1
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Associated With

Gabbro, Materials
Source St Kilda, Scotland (Wikipedia)
Granite, Materials
Source St Kilda, Scotland (Wikipedia)

Caused By

Volcanism, Processes
Source St Kilda, Scotland (Wikipedia)

In Discipline

Oceanography, Disciplines
Source St Kilda, Scotland (Wikipedia)
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Found In

United Kingdom

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1. St Kilda, Scotland (Wikipedia)
  • Lead section
    St Kilda (Scottish Gaelic: Hiort) is a remote archipelago situated 35 nautical miles (65 kilometres) west-northwest of North Uist in the North Atlantic Ocean.
  • Article text
    In 1957 the area was designated a national nature reserve. In 1986 the islands became the first place in Scotland to be inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for its terrestrial natural features.
  • Associated With: Granite, Article text, rock Granite
    The islands are composed of Tertiary igneous formations of granites and gabbro, heavily weathered by the elements.
  • Associated With: Gabbro, Article text, rock Gabbro
    The islands are composed of Tertiary igneous formations of granites and gabbro, heavily weathered by the elements.
  • In Discipline: Oceanography, Lead paragraph
    St Kilda (Scottish Gaelic: Hiort) is a remote archipelago situated 35 nautical miles (65 kilometres) west-northwest of North Uist in the North Atlantic Ocean
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Wikidata: St Kilda, Scotland
Wikidata Q166479, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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