Slag dumps, Enxarrique Riverside Mine, Vila Velha de Ródão, Vila Velha de Ródão, Castelo Branco, Portugali
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Slag dumps | Mine Dump |
| Enxarrique Riverside Mine | Mine |
| Vila Velha de Ródão | Parish |
| Vila Velha de Ródão | Municipality |
| Castelo Branco | District |
| Portugal | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 40' 21'' North , 7° 40' 41'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vila Velha de Ródão | 3,521 (2018) | 1.8km |
| São Simão / Pé da Serra | 250 (2011) | 11.5km |
| Cedillo | 574 (2012) | 15.6km |
| Nisa | 7,450 (2018) | 17.7km |
| Arez | 497 (2018) | 21.2km |
Name(s) in local language(s):
Escorial, Mina Ribeiro do Enxarrique, Minas dos Ingadanais, Vila Velha de Rodão, Distrito de Castelo Branco, Portugal
Slags of the Enxarrique Riverside Mine, resulting from mining in the 1950s, are characterised by being of low density, more porous and vitrified. Present are coatings due to iron oxidation, relics of vitrified rock, coal, and rarely secondary copper minerals.
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