Vinořský park
General Characteristics
County (administration):
Hlavní město Praha
District (town):
Praha
Village:
Praha
Cadastre:
Vinoř
Map sheets:
12-24 Praha, 12-242 Čakovice
Accessibility:
no traffic restriction ( by car)
ID:
212
Geology
Short characteristics of the site:
Natural gorge with numerous outcrops of quartzose sandstones of the Korycany Formation. Sandstones exhibit blocky jointing (Quadersandstones). They are mostly medium-grained and display common current bedding. Sedimentologically significant locality.
Regional geologic unit:
Bohemian Massif > Cretaceous of the Bohemian Massif > Bohemian Cretaceous Basin > Bohemian Cretaceous Basin - Vltava - Berounka development
Stratigraphy:
Cenomanian
Subject:
geology, geomorphology, stratigraphy, sedimentology
Geological phenomenon:
outcrop, honeycombs, castellated rocks
Genesis:
sedimentary
Rock:
sandstone
Territorial protection
Level of protection:
Nature reserve
Additional information:
See the Digital register of the Agency for Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection of the Czech Republic AOPK ČR, code 750 (Vinořský park)
Conflicts of interests:
waste disposal
References
- Kubíková J., Ložek V., Špryňar P. a kol. (2005): Praha. Chráněná území ČR, svazek XII
Elaboration and Updating
Elaborated by:
Přemysl Zelenka, 10.01.1993
Updated by:
Steinová Marika, 18.09.2009
Citation
The database Important geological localities of the Czech Republic: 212 [online]. Prague: Czech Geological Survey, 1998 [cit. 2023-06-16]. Available from: https:// lokality.geology.cz/212.
Location in map:
Assessment
Scientifical assesment:
great
Educational assesment:
major
Significance:
supraregional
Representativeness:
major
Geological importance:
geoturistic value
Locality conditions:
acceptable
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