Grüner See (Hundelshausen)
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| Grüner See | |
|---|---|
 Green lake near Witzenhausen-Hundelshausen, North Hesse. Former gypsum quarry, today swimming lake | |
  Grüner See | |
| Location | Hundelshausen, Hesse |
| Coordinates | 51°17′44″N 9°51′15″E / 51.29556°N 9.85417°E |
| Basin countries | Germany |
| Surface area | ca. 5,000 m2 (54,000 sq ft) |
| Surface elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
Grüner See is a lake in Hundelshausen, Hesse, Germany.[1] At an elevation of 220 metres (720 ft), its surface area is ca. 5,000 m2 (1.2 acres).
Origin
[edit]The Green Lake, which is partially surrounded by steep slopes, was formed in 1940 when an abandoned open-cast mining pit from a gypsum quarry filled with groundwater, precipitation, and surface water. Its green color is due to its abundance of phytoplankton.
References
[edit]- ^ "Grüner See wird offiziell zur Badestelle". www.hna.de (in German). 2020-06-27. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
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