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Places of Geologic Significance

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Description:: A category in which to place interesting rock, sand, soil formations and deformations which have been created by natural (not human) forces.

Expanded Description:

Geology is the science and study of the solid matter of a celestial body (in this case the Earth), its composition, structure, physical properties, history and the processes that shape it. Waymarks in this category should exhibit one or more geologic processes (processes which either build up or tear down rocks/sand/or soil).

Most interesting rock formations are either a result of two geologic processes, erosion or volcanism but there are others such as meteorite craters, and earthquake related deformation to name just a few.

Instructions for Posting a Places of Geologic Significance Waymark:

(Requirements updated 10-May-2012 to require an explanation of geologic significance in the description. Existing waymarks are grandfathered.)

The waymarks in this category should be examples of interesting rock, sand, or soil formations. An explanation of the geologic significance of the location must be included in the description. Including information on the geological dating and/or minerology of associated rocks will help greatly to insure that your waymark gets approved.

Geologically interesting features which are already covered under another category will be denied. These include Caves, Glaciers, Mountain Summits, Natural Arches, active volcanoes, Rock and Mineral Displays and Paleontology and Fossils. As other more specific geologic categories are created they will become off-limits for this category, existing waymarks notwithstanding.

In the interest of environmental and civic responsibility, the following is a guideline.

Waymarks on public land which is already opened to the public and managed for visits to the location of waymark do not need approval from the land's management. Waymarks on public land which is unimproved for visitors, but otherwise open to unrestricted access by the public are also accepted. Waymarks on private land will be accepted if access is open to the public and this access is documented via a web site. Waymarks on private or otherwise restricted land will be accepted as long as the place of interest can be viewed from unrestricted public land (for example, road right of way).

If the category managers have any doubt as to the right of public access to the waymark, it will be deleted. Using web site references to build your case is encouraged.

Also, collecting and removal of any kind of sample from the site is strenuously discouraged.

A photo of the formation taken by the waymarker must be uploaded and used as the waymark page photo.

Instructions for Visiting a Waymark in this Category:

No specific requirements, just have fun visiting the waymark.

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Waymark is confirmed to be publicly accessible
Parking Coordinates
Access fee (In local currency)
Requires a high clearance vehicle to visit.
Requires 4x4 vehicle to visit.
Public Transport available
Website reference

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view gallery 0 km	Maloja Gletschertöpfe, Graubünden, Schweiz in Places of Geologic Significance Maloja Gletschertöpfe, Graubünden, Schweiz posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Graubünden, Switzerland date approved: 02/10/2012 last visited: 09/30/2013
view gallery SW49.7 km	Orrido Gorge - Bellano, Province Lecco, Lombardia, Italy in Places of Geologic Significance The Orrido Gorge in Bellano. posted by: Tharandter location: Lombardia, Italy date approved: 10/11/2013 last visited: 09/05/2019
view gallery NW56.6 km	Flims Rockslide - Flims, GR, Switzerland in Places of Geologic Significance The location of the biggest landslide incident in the Alps and the biggest worldwide whose effects are still visible. posted by: fi67 location: Graubünden, Switzerland date approved: 12/16/2014 last visited: never
view gallery N67.9 km	Tamina Gorge - Bad Ragaz, Switzerland in Places of Geologic Significance Beautiful gorge of the Tamina River near Bad Ragaz in Switzerland. posted by: GCEdo location: St. Gallen, Switzerland date approved: 10/19/2016 last visited: 07/29/2021
view gallery NE73.2 km	Tartscher Bühel - Tartsch, Italy in Places of Geologic Significance Tartscher Bühel - Tartsch, Italy posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Trentino–Alto Adige, Italy date approved: 09/26/2012 last visited: 05/31/2014
view gallery N77.1 km	Red Verrucano, Swizerland in Places of Geologic Significance Red Verrucano, Swizerland posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: St. Gallen, Switzerland date approved: 02/19/2012 last visited: 10/14/2018
view gallery N94.3 km	Die Insel in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Die Insel in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Vorarlberg, Austria date approved: 02/06/2012 last visited: 08/18/2021
view gallery N97.2 km	Gipslöcher Nature Preserve - Lechtal in Places of Geologic Significance The Gipslöcher or "Gypsum holes" are a geological formation of deep holes in a soft Gypsum rock layer near the alpine resort town of Lech. It is a Nature Preserve and has several species of orchid and other special flora. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Vorarlberg, Austria date approved: 01/14/2007 last visited: 07/26/2023
view gallery NE99 km	Earth Pyramids of Serfaus, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Earth pyramids (also called tent rocks, fairy chimneys, or hoodoos) are tall, thin spires of rock to be admired in several places near Serfaus, Austria. posted by: holy-ghost location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 08/21/2010 last visited: 08/19/2018
view gallery NE100.3 km	Fisser Gonde, Tirol, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Fisser Gonde, Tirol, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 02/13/2012 last visited: 07/25/2022
view gallery SE106.9 km	Marocche di Dro - Arco, Trentino, Italy in Places of Geologic Significance Marocche di Dro - Arco, Trentino, Italy posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Trentino–Alto Adige, Italy date approved: 07/15/2012 last visited: 07/15/2012
view gallery NE108.1 km	Zammer Lochputzklamm - Zams, Tirol, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Zammer Lochputzklamm - Zams, Tirol, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 10/13/2011 last visited: 02/16/2012
view gallery SE108.8 km	Eislöcher Riesenkessel - Garda, Trentino, Italy in Places of Geologic Significance Eislöcher Riesenkessel - Garda, Trentino, Italy posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Trentino–Alto Adige, Italy date approved: 07/15/2012 last visited: 04/15/2017
view gallery NE112.8 km	Das Rotmoostal, Tirol, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Das Rotmoostal, Tirol, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 02/06/2012 last visited: 07/03/2016
view gallery NE115.4 km	Granaten im Gaisbergtal, Tirol, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Granaten im Gaisbergtal, Tirol, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 02/06/2012 last visited: 02/02/2015
view gallery N120.7 km	Sandplatte, Vorarlberg, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Sandplatte, Vorarlberg, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Vorarlberg, Austria date approved: 02/20/2012 last visited: 08/15/2021
view gallery N121 km	Konglomeratfelsen, Vorarlberg, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Konglomeratfelsen, Vorarlberg, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Vorarlberg, Austria date approved: 02/18/2012 last visited: 08/15/2021
view gallery NE121.3 km	Ruhegebiet Muttekopf Gosau, Tirol, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Ruhegebiet Muttekopf Gosau, Tirol, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 02/19/2012 last visited: 02/19/2012
view gallery NE122.1 km	Erdpyramiden Arzl, Tyrol - Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Erdpyramiden Arzl, Tyrol - Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 03/15/2011 last visited: 02/19/2012
view gallery N123 km	Die Erdkrümmung am Bodensee, Vorarlberg, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Die Erdkrümmung am Bodensee, Vorarlberg, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Vorarlberg, Austria date approved: 02/06/2012 last visited: 08/15/2021
view gallery NE123.3 km	Tschirgantmassiv, Tirol, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Tschirgantmassiv, Tirol, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 02/14/2012 last visited: 02/16/2012
view gallery NE123.4 km	Winkelberg, Tirol, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Winkelberg, Tirol, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 02/15/2012 last visited: 07/22/2015
view gallery NE123.8 km	Bergsturz Köfels, Tirol, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Bergsturz Köfels, Tirol, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 02/06/2012 last visited: 07/17/2015
view gallery NE125.9 km	Innpfad Roppen, Tirol, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Innpfad Roppen, Tirol, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 02/10/2012 last visited: 02/16/2012
view gallery NE127.5 km	Landschaftsschutzgebiet Piburger See und Achstürze, Tirol, Austria in Places of Geologic Significance Landschaftsschutzgebiet Piburger See und Achstürze, Tirol, Austria posted by: luzzi-reloaded location: Tirol, Austria date approved: 02/18/2012 last visited: 08/07/2010

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