Celebrating Earth HeritageAfter the rising of the Alps, the Quaternary Period began 2.6 Million years ago. This time was characterized by the glaciations, which covered large part of the Alps as well as nearly the whole area of the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark. The ice-stream during the last glaciation (ca. 100,000 years ago) was especially responsible for forming the present landscape. D...
Celebrating Earth HeritageThe UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the north of the Austrian province of Styria. With an area of 586 km2 it is the largest Nature park of Styria. Geographically, it is part of the Northern Calcareous Alps which constitute the northernmost mountain chain of the Eastern Alps. The landscape is dominated by mountains up to 1000 m, broad valleys of the main rivers Enns an...
