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| The Elephant rock is a sea-cliff made of basalt and result of a volcanic eruption |
October 23, 2015, NewsCrunch
A sea-cliff that looks like a giant elephant dipping its trunk into the sea is a major tourist attraction in Heimaey, a remote island in Iceland.
The island is so remote and vulnerable to weather conditions, many adventuring souls return failing to get a proper view of Elephant rock, which is made of basalt.
Eldfell, a volcano on Heimaey, erupted in 1973, destroying half the town and the harbour, its lifeline. The locals famously pumped cold seawater onto the flowing lava in a successful attempt to redirect it from their harbor.
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| The Elephant rock is a sea-cliff made of basalt and result of a volcanic eruption |