Asse II mine, Wittmar, Wolfenbüttel District, Lower Saxony, Germanyi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Asse II mine | Mine (Inactive) |
| Wittmar | Municipality |
| Wolfenbüttel District | District |
| Lower Saxony | State |
| Germany | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
52° 7' 45'' North , 10° 40' 16'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Mine (Inactive) - last checked 2021
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Remlingen | 2,065 (2018) | 1.7km |
| Wittmar | 1,391 (2011) | 2.1km |
| Vahlberg | 855 (2011) | 3.1km |
| Semmenstedt | 680 (2018) | 4.3km |
| Dettum | 1,359 (2011) | 4.8km |
Other Languages:
German:
Schachtanlage Asse II, Wittmar, Landkreis Wolfenbüttel, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
The Asse II mine (Schacht Asse II) is a former salt mine used as a deep geological repository for radioactive waste in the Asse Mountains of Wolfenbüttel.
NOTE: The shaft belongs to the municipality of Remlingen-Semmenstedt NOT to the municipality of Wittmar (https://www.mineralienatlas.de/maps/?ko=dez%3BN%3A52.1292912%3BE%3A10.6713859%3B15)
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1 valid mineral.
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| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asse_II_mine |
|---|---|
| Wikidata ID: | Q316980 |
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References
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Asse II mine, Wittmar, Wolfenbüttel District, Lower Saxony, Germany