Lávový proud u Meziny, Natural monument in Mezina, Czech Republic
Lávový proud u Meziny displays columnar basalt formations within an old quarry wall, demonstrating the geological processes of ancient volcanic activity in the region.
The site received official protection status in May 1997, preserving the volcanic remnants that formed approximately 1.8 million years ago during the Lower Pleistocene period.
The natural monument serves as an educational destination for geology students and researchers studying the formation patterns of basalt columns and mineral compositions.
Visitors can reach the monument by following a nature trail from Venus Mountain through Mezina village, with the site located 400 meters from the Mezina bus stop.
The basalt columns exhibit predominantly hexagonal cross-sections, containing minerals such as olivine, augite, and magnetite within their nepheline-rich composition.
Location: Mezina
Inception: May 1, 1997
GPS coordinates: 49.95740,17.48740
Latest update: March 14, 2025 16:06
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