Bramberg Basalt Quarry

Bramberg Basalt Quarry

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Bramberg Basalt Quarry

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Location: Burgpreppach, Haßberge, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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September 24, 2022

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Until the middle of the 20th century, basalt was mined in two quarries on the Bramberg. When the castle threatened to collapse, quarrying was stopped.

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February 4, 2021

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Geocachers can look forward to an earth cache here.

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April 13, 2021

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There was pronounced volcanism in this area 16 million years ago.

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Elevation 460 m

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Location: Burgpreppach, Haßberge, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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