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quartzite-bound sandstone boulders
Geological sandstone wonders amidst Düsseldorf's urban landscape
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Düsseldorf: First Steps10 pts
Düsseldorf: Explorer25 pts
Düsseldorf: Insider50 pts
These sandstone boulders are a product of a geological process dating back to the Miocene era. When the sea retreated, high temperatures and significant rainfall caused silica cementation. This created a captivating geological formation that intrigues visitors.
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Silica cementation occurred in the upper soil layers.
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