Susa Hornfels (Susa, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
■ Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Susa Hornfels is a rare metamorphic rock landscape exposed on the coast of the Susa district of Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Igneous rocks such as basalt came into contact with the surrounding sedimentary rocks and metamorphosed at high temperatures to form hard hornfels. The erosion caused by waves and wind...
