Columnar Basalt Balung Cocos (Sungai Balung)

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Nek Legek Giram, Kampung Balung Cocos is the latest destination of Eco Tourism in Sabah.This is the only location in Malaysia where you can see Columnar basalt (Lava Pillow) formed millions of years ago when straight lava flows upward from sea floor to the water surface.This natural structure is formed when basalt lava begins to cool at the bottom of the ocean. The cooling process causes the rocks to form hexagonally extended columns.This process is still taking place on the ocean floor especially on the Atlantic ocean floor at the Mid-Ocean Ridge (MOR)This destination was opened to the public since 2016 for both domestic and foreign tourists.Tour packages are available from most established hotels in Sabah. The package prices vary by category of visitors. Visitors can make arrangement with their hotels, tour agents or Tourist Information Counters in Sabah.Homestay is available at Balung Cocos Village.