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Marl quarry of Gelinden

Marl quarry of Gelinden

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Marl quarry of Gelinden

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Location: Sint-Truiden, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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May 26, 2023

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Here is the famous marl quarry in the Overbroek nature reserve in Gelinden. They discovered an enormous wealth of very well preserved fossils of plants from many millions of years …

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This marl quarry is a unique geological heritage in Overbroek in Gelinden. Here you can see how marl was formed 57 million years ago. The Overbroek quarry is a paleontological treasure trove of world importance (it is the only place) because of the wealth and exceptionally good preservation of fossil plant species. The quarry can only be visited with a guide and by appointment.

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Elevation 120 m

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