Mapping Geodiversity at a National Scale: the Case Study of Italy
Geoheritage, 2023 AbstractIn order to assess the geodiversity of the Italian Peninsula, which covers approximately 300.000 km2, a semi-quantitative method based on the use of grids recording several indicators and indices was developed. The variety of geological, geomorphological, and pedological elements, characterizing the Italian territory, has been assessed with a ...
I. Alberico, A. Casaburi, F. Matano
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Geodiversity assessment with global and local spatial multicriteria analysis
International Journal of Applied Earth Observations and Geoinformation, 2022 The paper reports on geodiversity assessments of three national parks in Poland, performed independently by experts and volunteers. Each national park selected for the study represents one of three morphogenetically different landscape types: mountains ...
Alicja Najwer +3 more
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Preparing the geodiversity map of Hungary in line with the UNESCO SDGs
Abstracts of the ICA, 2023 Márton Pál, Gáspár Albert
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A methodological framework for mapping and assessment of ecosystem services provided by the natural heritage in Bulgaria [PDF]
Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society, 2021 Natural heritage (NH) includes natural features that can be described as outstanding universal value at a national level. It refers to the importance of ecosystems, biodiversity, and geodiversity for their existence value, and the ecosystems can be ...
Stoyan Nedkov +12 more
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Geodiversity map of the Tatra National Park for geotourism [PDF]
QUAGEO, 2012 Geodiversity map of the Tatra National Park for geotourism The paper indicates the relations between geodiversity and geotourism in the Tatra National Park. Geodiversity of the Tatra Mountains is visualized by its geodiversity map, whereas geotouristic attractions are measured by touristic attractions along touristic trails on ...
Zwoliński, Zbigniew, Stachowiak, Jakub
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Geology and geodiversity of the Folafótur peninsula (Westfjords, Iceland)
Journal of Maps, 2023 Geological and geomorphological field surveys and mapping have been carried out in the Folafótur peninsula (Westfjords, Iceland), a remote territory characterized by spectacular landscapes resulting from the interaction of volcanic, tectonic, and glacial
Alessandro Ellero +2 more
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Geoheritage and Geodiversity Assessment Framework for Practical Application to Geoconservation of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand [PDF]
Geoconservation Research, 2022 Life on Earth is influenced by abiotic nature, providing resources and shelter for living beings on the Earth. Hence, this part of nature should be well treated and protected.
Vladyslav Zakharovskyi +3 more
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Geodiversity, Geoconservation, and Geotourism in Central America
Land, 2021 Central America is located in a dynamic region where tectonics and volcanism together with the tropical climate and its diverse vegetation have shaped the landscapes.
Adolfo Quesada-Román +7 more
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Geosites and geological landscapes of Liguria (Italy)
Journal of Maps, 2023 Liguria is a small region in Northwestern Italy which is characterized by significant and valuable geoheritage. The 1:250,000 map presented in this paper displays the 120 geosites of Liguria, officially approved by regional and national authorities ...
Andrea Ferrando +3 more
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Geomorphology and geoheritage in the Piana Crixia Natural Park (NW Italy)
Journal of Maps, 2023 This research presents a set of geomorphological and geoheritage evidence from the Piana Crixia Natural Park, located in the northwest part of Italy. The Natural Park, which covers an area of just under 8 km2, was established for the conservation and ...
Andrea Ferrando +4 more
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