Geotopes of the Banska Stiavnica Geopark – Volcanism and the construction of the territory

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This publication was created in cooperation among authors from the Slovak Environment Agency and the State Geological Institute of Dionýz Štúr. It uses clear descriptions supplemented with graphic and map illustrations to present the geotopes of the Banská Štiavnica Geopark, which inspire the reader to visit this location. The final part of this publication summarises the available knowledge of the unique, imposing Štiavnica Stratovolcano and its structure. It allows the reader to understand the complexity of the geological structure of this area not only from the viewpoint of its ancient historical development, but also its current condition.

Map of Geotopes of the Banská Štiavnica geopark