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.
Lithology and stratigraphy
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 :- Mull Central Lava Formation
- Mull Plateau Lava Formation
- *Ben More Pale Member
- *Ben More Main Member
- Staffa Lava Formation
- *Ardtun Conglomerate Member
- *Gribun Mudstone Member