Sixth graders took a field trip to the Hutchinson Salt Mine
on September 23, 2014. The students
were able to ride a shaft elevator into the underground mine that is located
650 feet below the surface of the ground.
Tour guides described the rock formations and gave some history on the
sea that used to cover Kansas. Students
were easily able to see the layers of sediment that had formed into the
sedimentary rocks after the water evaporated.
Guides described the mine that is still in operation and gave examples
of products that were exported from the facility. Students were also able to tour a museum of
artifacts that were being stored in the mine for safekeeping because the salty
environment acts as a preservative. The
Hollywood artifacts were the class favorites.
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