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Riscos de Fontfreda Basalt Cliffs

Riscos de Fontfreda Basalt Cliffs

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Riscos de Fontfreda Basalt Cliffs

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Parc Natural de la Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa

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Location: Sant Joan Les Fonts, Garrotxa, Girona, Catalonia, Spain

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Marti Ferret

September 13, 2022

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Old quarry that was used as a landfill in the seventies. This caused contamination of the river bed and affected one of the best outcropping samples of volcanic materials. The landfill was closed in 1993 and the site was restored.

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Smitjan

June 16, 2022

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river crossing is bit difficult, but possible over great rocks

Edwin

February 11, 2024

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Here you will find some amazing basalt formations. There is a sign with a bit of information. The area along the river is also a great place for bird watching.

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Elevation 390 m

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Monday 29 June

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36 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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