Locality
8°26´4" east longitude, 53°24´9" north latitiude   [ map ]

Name
Brackmarsch, Hahnenknooper Mühle, Germany, Europa

Geological relevance of location
Kleimarsch (FAO Fluvi-Dystric Gleysol) is formed from sediment laid down by the North Sea and occurs in areas that are covered at high tide. On account of its high clay content, this type of soil is mostly used for pastureland.

Classification of the earth

Colour

dark grey

Donor

Dr. Herbert Sponagel,
 Geological Survey of Lower Saxony,
 Hannover,
 Germany