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Evaporites are non-clastic, or chemical sediments, created through the precipitation of dissolved salts from water. They most frequently occur at the site of a former large water body such as a lake or landlocked sea,...
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Category Archives: Permian

February 2010 – Evaporites

Evaporites are non-clastic, or chemical sediments, created through the precipitation of dissolved salts from water. They most frequently occur at the site of a former large water body such as a lake or landlocked sea, on coastal plains (sabkha zones), or where rivers feed very arid desert areas. As the water involved slowly evaporates the [...]
By admin on February 1, 2010 | Leave a comment

Whelly Hill Quarry

Whelly Hill Quarry is on private land. Details only available from landowners.
By admin on May 6, 2003 | Leave a comment

Crimdon Dene

Contents Site Description Site Map Site Assessment Surveyors Grid Reference NZ 471 371 BGS Sheet 27 OS Sheet 93 Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003 Site Description Site Status SNCI Description of Geodiversity Deep gorge environment revealing exposures of Magnesian limestone. The gorge forms steep sides consisting of face of Magnesian limestone in a fluvial environment. Glacial erratics can be found in the stream bed. Literature References The Geology [...]
By admin on May 6, 2003 | Leave a comment

Naisberry Quarry

Contents Site Description Site Map Site Assessment Surveyors Grid Reference NZ 477 333 BGS Sheet 27 OS Sheet 93 Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/03 Site Description Site Status SNCI Description of Geodiversity Old quarry revealing various exposures of Magnesian limestone Literature References Geology of the Country from Durham to West Hartlepool – Denis Smith 1967 Site Map Site Assessment Access and Safety Comments Rating Safety of access Along farm track 10 Safety of exposure Very safe quarry 10 Restricting conditions Cattle [...]
By admin on April 30, 2003 | Leave a comment

Hartlepool Headland

Contents Site Description Site Map Site Assessment Surveyors Grid Reference NZ 524 344 BGS Sheet 27 OS Sheet 93 Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003 Site Description Site Status SNCI Description of Geodiversity Wave washed platform of Magnesian limestone. The exposure reveals examples of stack an pillar coastal features. Literature References The Geology of the Country Between Durham and West Hartlepool – Denis Smith 1967 Site Map Site Assessment Access and Safety Comments Rating Safety [...]
By admin on April 3, 2003 | Leave a comment