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The largest sandstone area of Hungary is lying in North Hungary, along the Slovakian border (and even extending into Slovakia). Tertiary sandstones are exposed in more than 1,000 km2 area. As a whole, the sandstone landscape abounds in spectacular macro- and microforms. Due to the tectonic situation and the composition of the rock, high and steep walls with sandstone banks, rock ledges and “loaves” protruding from the walls are typical. Interesting weathering crusts and exfoliation can be studied. Owing to strong incision deep gorges are cut into the strata with characteristic cross-bedding on the walls. Very common forms are funnel-shaped niches and other cavities. Among the forms a big hoodoo is especially remarkable, invoking anthropomorphic resemblances. Among the microforms, precipitated travertine terraces and irregular mounds can be mentioned, originated from oversaturated solution of the carbonate content of the sandstones, also creating thin veneers and larger rimstone dams.
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Horváth, G., Utasi, Z., Hegedűs, A., Pintér, Z. (2015). The Vajdavár Hills: Sandstone Cliffs, Hoodoos and Gorges. In: Lóczy, D. (eds) Landscapes and Landforms of Hungary. World Geomorphological Landscapes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08997-3_19
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