Geo Information Sheets

Geology Information Sheets

These Geo-information sheets (PDF) will give you an insight into how the Burren landscape formed.

Reading the Geology Map of the Burren
Understanding Geological Time
Formation of the Rocks of the Burren
Formation of the Burren Limestones
Formation of the Siltstones (Cliffs of Moher)
Formation of the Burren Limestone Terraces
Fossils in the Burren Limestones
Chert Layers in the Burren Limestones
Tilted and Folded Limestone strata in the Burren
Vertical Joints in the Burren Limestones
Veins in the Burren Limestones
Limestone Pavement
Dolines and Depressions in the Burren
Freshwater Springs in the Limestones
Erratics and Glacial Boulders
Drumlins and Morraines
Freezethaw action on Limestones
Bogwood