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GEOTOUR & IRSE 2012
Fig. 3 The gate and the building of the Educational Centre
THE BASIS OF THE PARK: THE EDUCATIONAL CENTRE
The municipality of Telkibánya provided a building attached to its youth hostel for Educational
Centre (Figs. 3. and 4), in which teaching rooms were furnished and equipments are stored. A
collection of rocks and minerals of the Tokaj Mts. was established, partly in showcases for
demonstration, partly in drawers as hand specimens for practicing rock description. The cores of 2
exploration drillholes from the last prospecting project were also donated to the educational park.
There are tools for geological observations (hammers, GPS receivers etc.) and equipment for
underground work (lamps, helmets, protective clothing, boots).
Educational programs and materials were worked out in English language, summarized in the form
of booklets. These programs are offered not only the university students but also people at different
levels from secondary school to specialized postgraduate studies; demo courses were organized for
each level (Fig. 5). Since then, courses are organized by the Institute of Mineralogy and Geology of
the University of Miskolc for our own students as well as for any partner institutes or societies
claiming it. These partners can use the facilities also for their own courses. Beyond this,
conferences, professional and society meetings take place here.
THE UNDERGROUND DEMONSTRATION SITE: THE MÁRIA ADIT
The Mária Adit (Fig. 6) is one of the best remained and relatively safe tunnels of the area. Its
ventilation is secured through the Jupiter Ventilation Shaft. It transects hard rock in its whole
length, therefore (except the entrance in the loose near-surface zone) there was no need of support.
Although the original low profile can be seen in some drift branches, the main tunnel was enlarged
for wagon transport in the modern times, so it is viable easily. Considering all these properties, this
adit was chosen and built as the underground demonstration site of the Educational Park. It can be
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