In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.

Basalt columns can be seen in many places , and the sea has eroded the soft rock of the shoreline and scooped out many picturesque coves and grottos , which are among the special features of the islands .
Basalt columns can be seen in many places , along with coves caused by soft rock erosion .