Balbieriškio atodanga, Natural outcrop in Žydaviškis village, Lithuania.
The Balbieriškio outcrop stretches along the Nemunas River with steep slopes that expose many soil layers from different time periods. The structure reveals various geological materials that were deposited there over long spans of time.
The geological formation holds sediments from the late ice age, deposited during ancient glaciation phases. These layers document the environmental shifts that shaped the landscape across thousands of years.
The exposed layered clays here have long supplied raw materials for Lithuanian ceramic making, including bricks, roof tiles, and drainage pipes that remain common throughout the region.
The site can be reached via the Alytus-Prienai road and has walking paths connecting different viewpoints. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and watch the trail conditions, especially after wet weather.
The slopes display clearly visible layers of different sediments, including carbonated clay, bluish-tinted fat clay, and stratified silt. This varied sequence makes the location particularly valuable for geologists and soil scientists.
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