Los Barrios de Luna (León, España)Un lugar de interés geológico y diáctico
- Castaño de Luis, Rodrigo
- Fernández Martínez, Esperanza
ISSN: 1888-8615
Year of publication: 2007
Issue: 8
Pages: 81-92
Type: Article
More publications in: De re metallica ( Madrid ): revista de la Sociedad Española para la Defensa del Patrimonio Geológico y Minero
Abstract
In the surroundings of the Los Barrios de Luna area (León province, NW Spain), a very complete succession of Palaeozoic sedimentary rocks crops out. This geological series constitutes a historical reference for the study of geology in the Cantabrian Zone, and contains elements (diverse lithologies, fossils and sedimentary structures) which make it a magnificent "classroom" for demonstrating various aspects of fieldwork in Geology. The value of part of this geological series, comprising four Cambrian and Ordovician formations, is reflected in the recent design and implementation of a guided tour, the installation of an information board on the site, and the production of an explanatory leaflet.