Rock laboratory visit

04. September 2004

St. Ursanne lies in the picturesque Jura where we visited the high-tech Mont Terri mountain. Come with us on a photo tour …

St Ursanne with its high-tech mountain.
The theoretical part starts in the area of the former lime factory. Markus Meyer and Dr. Hugi talk about the state of play and the tasks of the VERA forum and NAGRA.
The entrance to the old lime mines.
After a short ride inside the mountain, the excursion to the rock laboratory gallery continues on foot
After a short walk we reach the entrance of the rock laboratory
Entrance and simultaneous passage to side tunnels
Side galleries. Notice the dryness of the huge section of Opalinus Clay
Interesting matters underground - the municipal leadership during the tour
Other side galleries with measuring and testing facilities. Including an excavation of the Opalinus Clay
In the middle of the Opalinus Clay layer
Cost analysis
Rare look at an experimental vertical tunnel
Side gallery with drill tunnels and newly-completed borehole for experimental channels in the Opalinus Clay
Group photo Roggwiler Council in the Mont Terri rock laboratory
Back outside and into the warm September sunshine, "Helmets off"
Departure of Dr. Hugi, head of the Mont Terri excursion
... well worth a visit.