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Quaestiones Geographicae, 2022 The concept of geodiversity is becoming more widely used every year, beyond its contribution to the development of geotourism. It is estimated that geodiversity is as important as biodiversity in the functioning of Earth's natural ecosystems.
Abramowicz Dawid +3 more
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Geodiversity Research at the Crossroads: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Spanish Journal of Soil Science, 2022 Geodiversity research is a growing industry. However, in contrast to diversity studies in other branches of natural sciences, geodiversity specialists have only paid attention to one side of the coin.
Juan José Ibáñez, Eric C. Brevik
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Lithobiomes Heterogeneity and Geographic Distance Shape the Landscape Genomics Within Brazilian Mountain Systems. [PDF]
Ecol EvolGenomic analyses of Paepalanthus calvus across Brazilian montane ecosystems reveal strong population structure shaped by geographic distance and lithological heterogeneity. Fine‐scale edaphoclimatic factors are the main predictors of genetic divergence among distinct lithobiomes, underscoring the role of substrate‐driven ecological isolation and local ...
Cabrini M +5 more
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The potential of permanent gullies in Europe as geomorphosites [PDF]
, 2017 Geotourism is a useful way to educate societies in the field of geomorphology and natural hazards. Geosites, including geomorphosites, represent the basis for the development of this type of tourism.
Albert Solé Benet +17 more
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Spatial pattern of geodiversity assessment in the Marrecas River drainage basin, Paraná, Brazil
Ecological Indicators, 2021 Geodiversity refers to the variety of abiotic elements and processes present at different scales and dimensions in an area. In this study, the combination of geological formations, structural lineaments and dikes, geomorphological compartments, soil ...
F.C. Manosso +5 more
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Exploring Ocean Floor Geodiversity in Relation to Mineral Resources in the Southwest Pacific Ocean
Resources, 2022 The future extraction of mineral resources may irreversibly damage ocean floor geodiversity in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. Therefore, understanding of the spatial distribution of ocean floor geodiversity in relation to mineral resources is important ...
Arie Christoffel Seijmonsbergen +3 more
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Antarctic geoconservation: a review of current systems and practices [PDF]
, 2016 The prohibition of commercial mineral resource extraction through the Antarctic Treaty System has removed one significant source of potential damage to Antarctica's geological and geomorphological values. However, given the on-going increase in Antarctic
Carcavilla, Luis +7 more
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DEMOGRAPHY AND ANTHROPOGENIC GEOMORPHOLOGY AS THREATS TO GEODIVERSITY IN URBANIZED GEOPARK: GEODIVERSITY HOTSPOT ASSESSMENT IN JOGJA GEOPARK, INDONESIA [PDF]
Geo Journal of Tourism and GeositesThis research assesses geodiversity hotspots to identify areas needing regional geoconservation, focusing on the Jogja Geopark and its geosites-geodiversity sites.
Anugrah Aditya INSANI +2 more
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Global Ecology and Conservation, 2021 Geodiversity incorporates many of the environmental patterns and processes that are considered determinants of biodiversity. However, research on the spatial relations between geodiversity and biodiversity at large regional scales is challenging because ...
Yanjiao Ren +3 more
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Geodiversity and geotourism utilization of islands: Gwanmae Island of South Korea
Journal of Marine and Island Cultures, 2014 The island area has well preserved geodiversity and biodiversity due to minimal exposure to humans. UNESCO has maintained things and sites with geological importance as geoheritage.
Yeong-Koo Koh +3 more
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