🌋 Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone

Science & Nature South Korea Asia

Seongsan Ilchulbong, known locally as "Sunrise Peak," is a tuff cone formed by the explosive interaction of magma and seawater during the Holocene epoch. The formation rises sharply from the coastline on Jeju Island's eastern shore, creating a distinctive silhouette visible for considerable distances. The site remains a significant geological ...