Skisaker Quarry, Tjølling, Larvik Commune, Vestfold, Norwayi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Skisaker Quarry | Quarry (Abandoned) |
| Tjølling | Municipality (Former) |
| Larvik Commune | Municipality |
| Vestfold | County |
| Norway | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
59° 2' 44'' North , 10° 10' 40'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Quarry (Abandoned) - last checked 2004
Age:
298.9 ± 0.15 to 252.17 ± 0.06 Ma
Geologic Time:
Reference for age:
Geological Survey of Norway. The Natural Stone Database. Deposit Area 709 - 652. Skisaker
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larvik | 23,113 (2018) | 8.2km |
| Stavern | 5,593 (2018) | 9.7km |
| Sandefjord | 42,654 (2017) | 9.8km |
| Tjøme | 4,663 (2018) | 14.3km |
| Kvelde | 854 (2018) | 20.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fredrikstad og Omegn Geologiforening | Kråkerøy | 45km |
| Vestfold Geologiforening | Holmestrand | 47km |
Other Languages:
Norwegian:
Skisaker larvikittbrudd, Tjølling, Larvik, Vestfold, Norge
Closed, abandoned larvikite quarry. The variety of larvikite quarried here is a darker one, Bergan type.
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| Link to Geological Survey of Norway: | 709 - 652 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- Baltic Shield
- Sveconorwegian BeltShield
EuropeContinent
Norway
- Oslo Volcanic ProvinceVolcanic Province
- ⭔Vestfold og Telemark (2020-2023)County
ScandinaviaRegion
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