Kalksteinbruch Salzgitter-Salder

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Kalksteinbruch Salzgitter-Salder, Limestone quarry at Hasselberg in Salder, Germany

The quarry stretches across 12 hectares, reaching 750 meters in length and 320 meters in width, with steep limestone layers and marl formations.

Mining operations began in 1885 and continued until 1992, with extracted limestone used for cement production, iron smelting, and road construction projects.

The site serves as a geological education center where universities conduct field trips to study rock formations and fossil discoveries.

Access to the quarry requires prior permission from operators, and visitors must follow specific safety protocols to prevent potential hazards.

The International Commission on Stratigraphy designated this location as a Global Stratotype Section and Point for studying the Turonian-Coniacian boundary.

Location: Salder

GPS coordinates: 52.12449,10.32997

Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:45

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