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The Gloup is a coastal blowhole and collapsed sea-cave formation on Fetlar in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. Waves enter the opening and force air and water through the broken cave system, producing loud bursts and spray when the sea is rough. The name is connected with an Old Norse word for a chasm or opening. It is both a geological feature and a local example of how marine erosion reshapes Shetland's exposed coastline.
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What is The Gloup?
The Gloup is a coastal blowhole and collapsed sea-cave formation on Fetlar in Scotland's Shetland Islands. Waves enter the opening and can force air and spray through the broken cave system.
When is The Gloup most dramatic?
It is most impressive when the sea is rough, because wave pressure produces loud bursts and spray. Calm conditions may make the blowhole much less active.
Where is The Gloup located?
The Gloup is on Fetlar, one of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. It is a coastal geological feature rather than a town or built attraction.
What does the name Gloup mean?
The name is connected with an Old Norse word related to a chasm or blowhole. That meaning reflects the site's collapsed-cave form and its opening to the sea.
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