scholarly journals GEOCHEMICAL TYPE OF GEOLOGICAL HERITAGE SITES: PECULIAR FEATURES, TEST SITE ESTABLISHMENT AND TOURISM PERSPECTIVES

2017 ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
A.V. Mikhailenko ◽  
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D.A. Ruban ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Test Site ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Geochemical Type ◽  
Heritage Sites

Marès Quarries on the Majorcan Coast (Spain) as Geological Heritage Sites

Geoheritage ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Maria Mateos ◽  
Juan J. Durán ◽  
Pedro A. Robledo
Keyword(s):  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Heritage Sites

High-resolution LiDAR and photogrammetric survey of the Fumanya dinosaur tracksites (Catalonia): implications for the conservation and interpretation of geological heritage sites

2008 ◽  
Vol 165 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl T. Bates ◽  
Frank Rarity ◽  
Phillip L. Manning ◽  
David Hodgetts ◽  
Bernat Vila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Heritage Sites

The Cretaceous fossil sites of South Korea identifying geosites, science and geotourism

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
In Sung Paik ◽  
Min Huh ◽  
Hyun Joo Kim ◽  
Sook Ju Kim ◽  
David Newsome
Keyword(s):  
Hot Springs ◽  
Sedimentary Basins ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Regional Tourism ◽  
World Heritage List ◽  
The World ◽  
Dinosaur Eggs ◽  
Dinosaur Fossil

There are a range of natural resources for geotourism in Korea, including scenic mountains with variable geological histories, hot springs, and coastline environments. Many of the national and provincial parks and natural monuments in Korea have been designated because of their geological values. Three sites on Jeju Island have been inscribed on the World Heritage list largely for geological values such as volcanic features and landscape and associated scenic values. Furthermore, there are many geological heritage sites designated as natural monuments in Cretaceous sedimentary basins in Korea. They include dinosaur fossil sites and geologically scenic sites. The former are of great scientific importance and many have the potential to be developed into geotourism destinations of global significance. Five sites, on the Korean Cretaceous Deinosaur Coast which have been very important for regional tourism, are currently being nominated as World Heritage for their highly significant fossil trackways and dinosaur eggs. The full gambit of geotourism potential for Korean geological heritage has rarely been studied (Jeong, 2000; Heo et al., 2006a; Heo et al., 2006b; Heo, 2007). In this chapter the Cretaceous geosites in Korea are summarized in respect to their importance as globally significant geotourism resources.

scholarly journals The Unique Granite Gorge in Mountainous Adygeya, Russia: Evidence of Big and Complex Geosite Disproportions

Geosciences ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna V. Mikhailenko ◽  
Dmitry A. Ruban ◽  
Natalia N. Yashalova ◽  
Maksim B. Rebezov
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Late Paleozoic ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Significant Concentration

Geological heritage sites (geosites) are subject to conservation and exploitation for science, education, and tourism. Some geosites are big and comprise diverse phenomena. Concentration of the latter in some parts of these geosites makes them disproportionate. A typical example is the Granite Gorge in SW Russia that is of recognizable tourism importance. It stretches for ~5 km and represents a deep valley of the Belaya River and Late Paleozoic granitoids of the Dakh Crystalline Massif. However, the full spectrum of unique features is much wider. Their inventory permits the establishment of geomorphological, igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, mineralogical, paleogeographical, tectonic, economic, engineering, and hydrological and hydrogeological types of geological heritage. Spatial distribution of these types and the relevant features indicates their significant concentration near the northern entrance to the gorge and a less important concentration near the southern entrance. This is evidence of geosite disproportion. Apparently, the latter implies the need to focus geoconservation and geotourism activities on the noted loci of concentration. However, this would ’disrupt’ the geosite integrity, and, thus, management of the Granite Gorge geosite requires attention to all its parts, including those with lower heritage value.

scholarly journals Tectonics-Related Geosites: Towards Accurate Nomenclature

Geosciences ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitry A. Ruban ◽  
Anna V. Mikhailenko ◽  
Vladimir A. Ermolaev
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Land Use Planning ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Heritage Studies

Accurate nomenclature of geological heritage sites (geosites) is necessary to facilitate their description and territorial geodiversity evaluation (both important for sustainable development and efficient land-use planning). As suggested by previous geological heritage studies, tectonics-related geosites are termed differently and, chiefly, provisionally (e.g., as tectonic geosites or structural geosites). Moreover, the nomenclature should take into account modern advances in the understanding of some basic tectonic phenomena. We propose abandoning the separation of structural, neotectonic, and seismic types of geosites and replacing with a single tectonic type. This can be further subdivided into subtypes, although one should consider the complexities in the links between tectonic and other geological phenomena (e.g., unique seismic features are essentially tectonic, but these can be expressed via geomorphological or sedimentary features—a geosite retains tectonic and geomorphological/sedimentary types in this case). The development of accurate nomenclature of tectonics-related geosites requires debates by experts in geological heritage.

scholarly journals GLOBAL GEOPARKS NETWORK AND THE NEW UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS PROGRAMME

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 284 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Zouros
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Public Outreach ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
The World

The Geopark concept was introduced at late 90’s aiming to protect and promote Earth heritage sites through the sustainable local development of territories containing abiotic nature of significant value. The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) established in 2004 operates as an international platform of cooperation among Geoparks around the world The GGN includes 120 Geoparks in 33 countries working to protect Geological heritage and promote local sustainable development. The 38th UNESCO General Conference (November 2015) ratified the statutes of the new International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme and the UNESCO Global Geoparks Operational Guidelines, introducing the brand UNESCO Global Geopark as a label of excellence for areas that meet the criteria set by the above mentioned guidelines. In doing so, it has legally endorsed the new UNESCO label of “UNESCO Global Geopark" and the endorsement of all the existing 120 Global Geoparks to become UNESCO Global Geoparks with immediate effect.The UNESCO Global Geopark branding could strongly contribute to raising EarthHeritage sites visibility in the world and in high-quality public outreach onsustainable development linked to issues on geodiversity, the environment,geohazards, climate change and the sustainable use of natural resources.

scholarly journals Geological, Biological, Cultural And Local Wisdom Heritage A Key Element Of Mersing Geopark Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 89-98
Author(s):  
Mohd Zulhafiz Said ◽  
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Ibrahim Komoo ◽  
Edy Tonnizam Mohamad ◽  
Ali Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Management Mechanism ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Community Economy ◽  
Art And Culture ◽  
Development Committee ◽  
International Geological ◽  
Marine Areas ◽  
Future Plans

The district of Mersing is bestowed with many national and international geological heritage sites dated since 350 million years ago. The high biodiversity and uniqueness of the local culture complements the geoheritage of the area. Thus, the National Geopark Committee has chosen Mersing as a territory to be developed as a geopark. Mersing Geopark development efforts were initiated in 2017 through the Mersing Geopark Scientific and Development Committee. The entire Mersing district of 6,371 square kilometers, including the marine areas right up to the Aur Archipelago is identified as the geopark area. The geoheritage here has been identified as 22 geosites, which cover land and island areas. Important flora and fauna have also been identified as being within the protected areas. The unique and preserved traditions of life, art and culture add to the value of this geopark. Several key elements were introduced to prepare Mersing Geopark before being evaluated as a national geopark candidate in December 2018, namely governance of the geopark - management based on ‘co-management’ mechanism, nature conservation – community, community economy through geotourism activities, and public education. Many programmes and activities have been carried out to face future plans for Mersing to become a UNESCO Global Geopark. Geopark enhances natural and cultural heritage resources through integrated development, geotourism development to increase income, preservation of heritage sites and empowerment of local communities to foster a strong sense of pride and belonging to a place.

scholarly journals Geological dimension of the cultural heritage: A case example of the Ajanta Caves (Maharashtra, India)

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 67-77
Author(s):  
Elena F. Gontareva ◽  
Mohd Khalid Ansari ◽  
Dmitry A. Ruban ◽  
Mashud Ahmad ◽  
Trilok Nath Singh
Keyword(s):  
International Development ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Large Igneous Province ◽  
World Heritage Sites ◽  
Rockfall Hazard ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Geological Information ◽  
On Line ◽  
Historical Past

International development for the both geoconservation and geotourism requires attention to all kinds of (potential) geological heritage. The Ajanta Caves (western Maharashtra, India) is a famous cultural object consisting of 30 caves carved in the Deccan Traps and inscribed to the UNESCO list of the World Heritage Sites. Its examination permits to indicate four geological features, which are the artificial caves themselves (these mark geological activity of the man in the historical past), the end-Cretaceous floot basalts (these demonstrate the emplacement of Large Igneous Province and the relevant palaeoenvironmental catastrophe), the gorge of the Waghora River  (this  is peculiar landform resulted from the river erosion of hard rocks), and the rockfall hazard (this is an interesting engineering geological phenomenon linked to the caves construction/maintenance). Geological heritage value of these features is argued. Unfortunately, there is not any geotourism activity at the Ajanta Caves presently. The content analysis of the principal on-line resources (web pages) devoted to this cultural site reveals the absence of sufficient geological information that would facilitate geotourism. Generally, judgements about the Ajanta Caves and the other similar sites in the geological dimension permit to consider the wide spectrum of the geological heritage. They also highlight some extra opportunities for geotourism, which can benefit by its development at cultural sites with thousands of visitors.

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