Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona

The Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona is a significant example of the process of mountain building. It contains a major break in the Earth's crust (Glarus thrust).

Year	Decision	Comments
2008	Inscribed	Reasons for inscription
2005	Withdrawn	As Glarus Overthrust

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• The Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona
• Country: Switzerland
• Year: 2008
• Category: Geological formation, Glaciation
• Connections: Alps .
  
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