Cimetta Geological Observation Point, Locarno, TI, Switzerland
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N 46° 12.047 E 008° 47.464
32T E 483879 N 5116378
The geological observation point on top of Mount Cimetta shows minerals of the area with plenty of geological information.
Waymark Code: WM9DJ9
Location: Ticino, Switzerland
Date Posted: 08/06/2010
Views: 9
Mount Cimetta is close to the Periadriatic Seam, a distinct geologic fault that forms the division between the Adriatic plate and the European plate. These two zones have a clearly differing tectonic origin. The platform has specimen of over 20 different types of local mineral on display, some of them from the North (Alpine), some from the South of the seam (sedimentic). Several information signs explain the structure and origin of every one and show the bigger context. All sign are in Italian, German and English.
For everybody not interested in geology, this spot offers a wonderful 360° view over the area, where you can see the lowest (Lake Maggiore shore) and highest (Dufour Peak/Monte Rosa) points of Switzerland at the same time.
Type of Display: Geological
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