Magma Geopark

Magma Geopark is the second Geopark to be designated in Norway, having gained membership of both the European Geoparks Network and the UNESCO-assisted Global Network of National Geoparks in 2010. Magma Geopark is an area of 2329 km² based on the largest layered intrusion and anorthosite area found in Europe and it is situated in southwest of Norway in the municipalities of Bjerkreim, Eigersund, Flekkefjord, Lund and Sokndal (N58°26’52’’ E006°00’22’’).

1,5 billion years ago the region had a landscape of red-hot magma and sky-high mountains. Through millions of years, glaciers helped to form the landscape we see in the area today. In the area the main rock type is the Anorthosite, which is more common in moon than on the surface of Earth.

Magma Geopark has several nature, culture, history and industrial attractions for both local visitors or tourists. The area has wide network routes and locations for outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, climbing, kayaking.

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