Mull Lava Group
The Mull Lava Group is a Palaeogene lithostratigraphic group in the west Highlands of Scotland. The name is derived from the Isle of Mull where they are most extensively seen, forming the bedrock across much of the island. They extend into the mainland peninsulas of Ardnamurchan and Morvern and also out to sea.The Group consists of around 1800 m thickness of lavas erupted from the Mull Central Volcanic Complex and display a range of chemistries. The Group includes :
These three formations were formerly known as the Staffa, Main and Pale ‘suites’ of the Plateau Group
