Basaltsteinbruch Weitendorf, Natural monument and quarry in Wildon, Austria
The Weitendorf basalt quarry reveals dark gray to black volcanic rock formations with columnar structures in its lower two-thirds of the quarry wall.
The quarry originated from a shield volcano that emerged approximately 18 million years ago during the formation of the Styrian Basin through tectonic processes.
The site contains over 100 species of fossils, including marine shells and snails, providing insights into the region's prehistoric marine environment.
The quarry functions as an active mining operation, producing high-grade crushed stone for asphalt additives and hydraulic engineering applications.
The groundwater lake within the quarry is planned to serve as a district heating storage facility for the city of Graz.
Location: Wildon
GPS coordinates: 46.89534,15.44541
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:38
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