Geology and landscape
We have recently produced a guide to the geology of the Burren region, available in technical and non-technical format.
Also we have produced 19 information sheets related to geology in the Burren.
Geology Basics
• Geological Time
• How the rocks of North Clare were formed
• Ireland during the Carboniferous Period
• Explaining the geological map of North Clare
Features In the Burren
• Bogwood
• Chert
• Dolines
• Drumlins
• Formation of Terraces
• Formation of the limestones
• Formation of the siltstones and sandstones.
• Fossils in the limestone
• Freeze-thaw action on limestone.
• Joints
• Limestone pavement
• Springs in the limestone.
• Tilted limestones
• Veins.
