C9024 : Diatomite layer near Ballymoney

taken 14 years ago, near to Agivey, Co Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Diatomite layer near Ballymoney
Diatomite layer near Ballymoney
A selective quotation from Wikipedia “diatomite is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder . . . . . natural freshwater diatomaceous earth is used in agriculture for grain storage as an anti-caking agent, as well as an insecticide. It is also used as a neutral anthelmintic (dewormer). Some farmers add it to their livestock and poultry feed to improve the health of animals. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is widely available in agricultural feed supply stores. It is acceptable as organic feed additive for livestock.”
Documents produced by official NI bodies suggest that it occurs along the valley of the Lower Bann. This layer is on the western side of the Bann, almost opposite the confluence with the Ballymoney River.
River Bann cruise, 29 May 2010


The “Lady Sandel” sometimes operates an extended cruise, upstream on the freshwater River Bann, from Christie Park jetty, Coleraine to Portneal jetty at Kilrea. The trip lasts just over three hours (including negotiating three locks). Well worth taking, it allows the non-boat owner a chance to see the river and gives views of sights not visible from the road or the adjacent woods and forests. Accompanied by an excellent commentary.

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Saturday, 29 May, 2010   (more nearby)
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Saturday, 29 May, 2010
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Rock strata   (more nearby)
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Irish: geotagged! C 907 240 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:3.3158N 6:34.8703W
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Irish: geotagged! C 907 240
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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