Hvížďalka, Natural monument and protected area in Prague, Czech Republic.
Hvížďalka is a protected natural area in Prague where you can see rock layers from ancient seas that existed hundreds of millions of years ago. The exposed stone formations show different geological periods stacked on top of each other.
This location formed hundreds of millions of years ago when ancient seas covered the region and deposited layers of sediment. The Czech Republic recognized its scientific importance and designated it as a protected monument in 1988.
The geological profile at Hvížďalka serves as an international reference point for studying the boundary between Ludlow and Přidolí divisions of Upper Silurian periods.
The site is accessible through marked paths where you can walk close to the exposed rock layers. Wear sturdy shoes because the ground is uneven and you may encounter loose stones or steep sections.
The rock formations here contain fossils that scientists use as a reference point to understand geological periods from hundreds of millions of years ago. Researchers still visit this location to study how ancient oceans changed over time.
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