Stevns Klint is a white chalk cliff , Store Heddinge , Danish island of Zealand
Stevns Klint is a white chalk cliff located some 6 km (3.7 mi) southeast of Store Heddinge on the Danish island of Zealand. Stretching 17 km (11 mi) along the coast, it is of geological importance as one of the best exposed Cretaceous-Tertiary (K/T) boundaries in the world.[1] Subject to frequent erosion, the cliff rises to a height of up to 40 m (130 ft).[2]Beautiful places to travel to game :
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Geology[edit]
The cliff reveals sections from the uppermost part of the Maastrichtian stage (72 to 66 million years ago) and from the lowermost part of the Danian stage (66 to 62 million years ago).[3] A black layer of fish clay, a few centimeters thick, containing iridium clearly marks the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary.[2] The layers can also be seen deep in the tunnels of Stevnsfortet, a cold-war fortress constructed in 1953. The bryozoa chalk in the cliff is highly shock resistant to both conventional and nuclear weapons.[4]
Cold War museum[edit]
In 2008 Cold War Museum Stevns Fortress opened to the public. It features a large exhibition of military equipment and a 1.5-hour guided tour in the large underground system of the fortress. The underground system of the fortress features 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) of tunnels, living quarters and command centers, including a hospital and even a chapel. There are also two ammunition depots for its two 15 centimetres (5.9 in) cannons. The tunnels are 18–20 metres (59–66 ft) below the surface, dug deep into the chalk of Stevns. The top secret fortress was built in 1953 and remained operational until 2000.[5]
Højerup Church[edit]
Old Højerup Church
The old Højerup Church (Højerup Gamle Kirke) which stands at the top of the cliff dates from the year 1200. As a result of erosion, a landslide in 1928 caused the chancel to collapse and fall to the shore below. The cliff can be accessed via steps from the church. A new church completed in 1913 is located 300 m (980 ft) back from the cliff.[6]
UNESCO listing[edit]
On 23 June 2014, it was announced that Stevns Klint and the Wadden Sea had been added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in Denmark.[7][8]
See also[edit]
Møns Klint
Walking In Nykøbing Falster, Denmark: From Frederik IX Bridge To The Guldborgsund Center
Welcome to my viewers in the United States, and around the world, my name is Roderick Balenda; I am making a series of videos about cities from different countries. This time, I am in Denmark, making a series of videos about Nykøbing Falster, also spelled Nykobing Falster or Nykoebing F. I was walking from Frederik 9th Bridge, which was built in 1962. Under this bridge, there is a huge body of water; it is the Gulborgsund Straight or the Guldborgsund, which means the Guldborg Straight. Guldborg is a small town on the island of Falster, a few dozen kilometers from Nykobing F. The Guldborgsund Straight separates the islands of Lolland and Falster. The Guldborgsund Center is a place there are many shops and takeaways.
PS: Frederick IX (Christian Frederik Franz Michael Carl Valdemar Georg; 11 March 1899 – 14 January 1972) was King of Denmark from 1947 to 1972.
Born into the House of Glücksburg, Frederick was the elder son of King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine of Denmark. He became crown prince when his father succeeded as king in 1912. As a young man, he was educated at the Royal Danish Naval Academy. In 1935, he was married to Princess Ingrid of Sweden and they had three daughters, Margrethe, Benedikte and Anne-Marie. During Nazi Germany's occupation of Denmark, Frederick acted as regent on behalf of his father from 1942 until 1943. He was succeeded by his eldest daughter, Queen Margrethe II.[12] Queen Ingrid survived her husband by 28 years. She died on 7 November 2000. Her remains were interred alongside him at the burial site outside Roskilde Cathedral.