Valova skála
General Characteristics
County (administration):
Zlínský kraj
District (town):
Vsetín
Village:
Vsetín
Cadastre:
Vsetín
Map sheets:
25-41 Vsetín, 25-411 Halenkov
Accessibility:
passable footpath
ID:
724
Geology
Short characteristics of the site:
Slope with natural outcrops formed of the Lukov Member of the Soláň Formation of the Rača Unit of the Magura flysch (Paleocene). Massive sandstone and conglomerate banks are in vertical position or even recumbent. Many interesting weathering phenomena.
Regional geologic unit:
Carpathians > Flysch belt > Magura group of nappes
Stratigraphy:
Paleocene
Subject:
geomorphology, lithology
Geological phenomenon:
selective erosion, mushroom rock, characteristic rock, weather pit
Genesis:
sedimentary
Rock:
gravel, sandstone
Territorial protection
Level of protection:
Registered geological localities suggested for protection
Conflicts of interests:
sports, tourism
References
- Kirchner, K. (1994): Pseudokrasové tvary ve Vsetínských vrších. - V. Miedzynarodowe sympozjum pseudokrasowe. - Zbior referatow, 41. Szczyrk
Elaboration and Updating
Elaborated by:
Karel Kirchner, 10.11.1994
Updated by:
Havlín Aleš, 20.04.2012, Kukal Zdeněk, 27.12.2017
Citation
The database Important geological localities of the Czech Republic: 724 [online]. Prague: Czech Geological Survey, 1998 [cit. 2023-06-16]. Available from: https:// lokality.geology.cz/724.
Location in map:
Assessment
Scientifical assesment:
minor
Educational assesment:
middle
Significance:
regional
Representativeness:
major
Geological importance:
geo-regional value (mapping), geoturistic value
Locality conditions:
acceptable
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