Wartgesberg Geological Formation

Wartgesberg Geological Formation

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Wartgesberg Geological Formation

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Location: Strohn, Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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January 4, 2021

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During a blast in the quarry on Wartgesberg in 1969, the Strohn lava bomb detached itself from the quarry wall from a height of 15 m.

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August 19, 2022

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After the Strohner lava bomb in Strohner Switzerland. Wonderful spot in the middle of nature...

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Strohner Lava Bomb – Schutzalf Memorial Bell Tower loop from Mehren

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Immerath Maar – Schutzalf Memorial Bell Tower loop from Gillenfeld

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Elevation 440 m

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Location: Strohn, Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Wartgesberg Geological Formation

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Cycle path on a railroad line – Strohner Lava Bomb loop from Hasborn

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Strohner Lava Bomb – Schutzalf Memorial Bell Tower loop from Mehren

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Immerath Maar – Schutzalf Memorial Bell Tower loop from Gillenfeld

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