Magma Geopark

Magma Geopark is the second Geopark to be designated in Norway, having gained membership of both the European Geoparks Network and Global Network of National Geoparks in 2010. In November 2015 Global Geoparks, including Magma Geopark, became UNESCO Global Geoparks, expressing governmental recognition of the importance of managing outstanding geological sites and landscapes in a holistic manner. 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.

Magma Geopark

Magma Geopark is the second Geopark to be designated in Norway, having gained membership of both the European Geoparks Network and Global Network of National Geoparks in 2010. In November 2015 Global Geoparks, including Magma Geopark, became UNESCO Global Geoparks, expressing governmental recognition of the importance of managing outstanding geological sites and landscapes in a holistic manner. 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.