Geostation "Adorfer Bänderschiefer" to be inaugurated on 15 September

The geological station "Adorfer Bänderschiefer" will be inaugurated in Adorf on "Geotope Day". All interested parties are cordially invited to attend.

9 September 2024

This year's "Geotope Day" will take place on 15 September. It is an initiative of the Academy of Geosciences and Geotechnologies e. V., formerly the Academy of Geosciences in Hanover. While the Open Monument Day focuses on historical buildings, the Geotope Day focuses on geological facts and the importance of geotopes and geotope protection. The event is organised under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and is supported by UNESCO.

The GrenzWelten National Geopark also regularly takes part in Geotope Day, this year around the Geotope of the Year 2024, the Bänderschiefer in the centre of Diemelsee-Adorf. A new information board (geostation) has been created to illustrate and explain the complex relationships and background that led to the formation of this special rock. This will be inaugurated on 15 September at 11 a.m. at the geotope at Arolser Str. 12 with the participation of geologist Dr Gerhard Fischer and the "Knappenchor" Adorf miners' choir, and all interested parties are cordially invited to attend. GrenzWelten will be offering cold drinks and a stand with information material and geological games for children and would be delighted to welcome numerous guests.

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