Elephant Rock (Iceland)
Elephant Rock (Icelandic:Fíllinn) is a natural rock formation on the island of Heimaey, in the Westman Islands archipelago.[1] It is made of basalt rock formed in a volcanic eruption of Eldfell.[2][3]
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Elephant Rock, a natural rock formation
It is known for its shape which resembles the head of an elephant with its trunk in the water.
References
- Paul, Kristina. "The story behind Elephant rock Iceland". Asia News.
- Lew, Josh (31 October 2019). "The Story Behind Iceland's Volcanic Elephant". Treehugger. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- "Elephant Rock Iceland, Westman Islands". Arctic Adventures. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
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