Rokua Geopark
Rokua Geopark is a UNESCO global geopark located in north-central Finland. The park lies within the municipalities of Vaala, Muhos and Utajärvi and in between the cities of Oulu and Kajaani. The bedrock of the Baltic Shield as well as Quaternary landforms are displayed within the park. Amongst the glacial landforms found in the park are:[1]
- Drumlins
- Eskers
- Hummocky moraines
- Kettle holes
- Terminal moraines
Post-glacial development has left berms, ravines, dunes and peat bogs in the park area.[1]
References
- 1 2 "ROKUA UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK (Finland)". Unesco.org. 2017. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
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