Location | Eastern of Batanta |
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Coordinate | 00o50,168’S and 130o53,313’E |
Characteristics | Rock association, geological process and history |
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Geology
Polymict breccias found in Yenanas Village on eastern part of Batanta Island, at coordinates 00o50,168’S and 130o53,313’E, are outcrops of channel deposits cutting
layers of pebbly sandstones of about 7 m thick. This outcrop represents the Quaternary sediments of the Marchesa Formation, which formed in a terrestrial environment (braided stream). This geological heritage site is also included in the category or criteria for regionally valuable geological sites in West Papua and has good value in scientific and educational aspects, so it is very suitable as a natural laboratory to be studied and researched so that it will be useful for future generations.
Breksi aneka bahan yang dijumpai di Desa Yenanas, pulau Batanta bagian timur merupakan endapan saluran yang memotong lapisan Batu pasir kerikilan setebal sekitar 7 m. Singkapan ini mewakili sedimen Kuarter Formasi Marchesa. Situs warisan geologi ini juga masuk dalam kategori atau kriteria situs geologi bernilai regional Papua Barat dan memiliki nilai yang baik dalam aspek Ilmiah dan Pendidikan, sehingga sangat cocok menjadi laboratorium alam untuk dipelajari dan diteliti sehingga bermanfaat ke generasi yang akan datang.
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