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Zbrašov caves, Teplice nad Bečvou, Přerov District, Olomouc Region, Czech Republici
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Zbrašov caves | Group of Caves |
| Teplice nad Bečvou | Municipality |
| Přerov District | District |
| Olomouc Region | Region |
| Czech Republic | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
49° 31' 53'' North , 17° 44' 44'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Caves
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teplice nad Bečvou | 342 (2018) | 0.5km |
| Černotín | 753 (2018) | 1.9km |
| Hranice | 19,582 (2018) | 2.0km |
| Ústí | 567 (2018) | 2.2km |
| Opatovice | 771 (2018) | 3.6km |
Name(s) in local language(s):
Zbrašovské aragonitové jeskyně, Hranice na Moravě, Olomoucký kraj
Caves with aragonite ornamentation in Devonian and Early Carboniferous limestones.
The Zbrašovské Aragonite Caves are a protected area in the Přerov District, Czech Republic, that were proclaimed as a National Natural Landmark (Národní přírodní památka or NPP) to protect important hydrothermal karst areas of Europe. They include the aragonite caves as well as the surrounding forests. Discovered in 1912 and opened for the public in 1926, the caves were created by both surface water and underground mineral water springs rich in carbon dioxide that are used in spas in the nearby village and spa resort of Teplice nad Bečvou.
The caves are filled with formations of stalagmite and aragonite that resemble geysers and doughnuts, and the bottom levels of the cave are filled with carbon dioxide. The temperature stays around 14 °C (57 °F) throughout the year, and the caves are the warmest underground places in the Czech Republic.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 References: |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ Goethite Formula: Fe3+O(OH) |
| ⓘ Huntite Formula: CaMg3(CO3)4 |
| ⓘ Magnesite Formula: MgCO3 |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ 'Ondrejite' |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | Fe3+O(OH) |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Magnesite | 5.AB.05 | MgCO3 |
| ⓘ | Aragonite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Huntite | 5.AB.25 | CaMg3(CO3)4 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Ondrejite' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Huntite | CaMg3(CO3)4 |
| C | ⓘ Magnesite | MgCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Huntite | CaMg3(CO3)4 |
| O | ⓘ Magnesite | MgCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| Mg | ⓘ Huntite | CaMg3(CO3)4 |
| Mg | ⓘ Magnesite | MgCO3 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Huntite | CaMg3(CO3)4 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Other Databases
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zbra%C5%A1ov_aragonite_caves |
|---|---|
| Wikidata ID: | Q168272 |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Czech Republic
- ⭔Moravia (Mähren; Maehren)Historic County
CzechoslovakiaCountry
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- Rheno-Hercynian BeltOrogenic Belt
EuropeContinent
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Zbrašov caves, Teplice nad Bečvou, Přerov District, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic