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Geoeducational assessments in Khon Kaen National Geopark, Thailand: implication for geoconservation and geotourism development. [PDF]

Heliyon, 2022
Khon Kaen Geopark (KKGp), located on the Mesozoic sandstone syncline of the Khorat Plateau, northeastern Thailand, is distinguished by spatially small-scale (100–10,000 m2) forms of geodiversity (rocks, fossils, structures, landforms, landscapes, and ...
Singtuen V, Vivitkul N, Junjuer T.
europepmc   +4 more sources

Visitation Rate Analysis of Geoheritage Features from Earth Science Education Perspective Using Automated Landform Classification and Crowdsourcing: A Geoeducation Capacity Map of the Auckland Volcanic Field, New Zealand [PDF]

Geosciences (Switzerland), 2021
The increase in geoheritage studies has secured recognition globally regarding the importance of abiotic natural features. Prominent in geoheritage screening practices follows a multicriteria assessment framework; however, the complexity of interest in ...
Karoly Nemeth
exaly   +5 more sources

Evaluating the Impact of Geoeducation Programs on Student Learning and Geoheritage Awareness in Greece

Geosciences (Switzerland)
In recent years, multiple efforts to promote geoscience and geoenvironmental awareness have highlighted the need for geoeducation. This article explores the importance of integrating geoeducation into the Greek curriculum for promoting a deeper ...
George Zafeiropoulos, Hara Drinia
exaly   +5 more sources

Geotrails as a Medium for Education and Geotourism: Recommendations for Quality Improvement Based on the Results of a Research Project in the Swabian Alb UNESCO Global Geopark

Land, 2022
Geotourism is one of the fastest growing tourism branches. Geoparks feature prominently in geotourism as well as geoeducation. Well-designed geotrails link local geology, geoheritage and geoeducation.
Julian Stolz, Heidi Elisabeth Megerle
exaly   +3 more sources

Frasassi Caves and Surroundings: A Special Vehicle for the Geoeducation and Dissemination of the Geological Heritage in Italy

Geosciences (Switzerland), 2022
One of the most fascinating aspects of the work of geologist lies in knowing how to read the physical landscape as an expression of the geological and geomorphological phenomena that shaped the Earth’s relief over time. The necessity to disseminate these
Piero Farabollini, Fabrizio Bendia
exaly   +3 more sources

Geoheritage of the Precious Opal Bearing Zone in Libanka Mining District (Slovakia) and Its Geotourism and Geoeducation Potential

Land, 2022
The northern part of the Slanské Vrchy Mountains, in Slovakia, within the territory of Dubnik Opal Mines, is considered to be the historical source of opal, including the opal known to the Romans. Dubnik precious opal mineralization originating from post-
Lubomir Strba
exaly   +3 more sources

Discovering the Earth: Design and implementation of geoeducation strategies and their social impact in rural areas of Chicamocha Canyon: Case study at Instituto Valle del Río de Oro, Piedecuesta (Colombia)

International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
This study focuses on designing and implementing geoeducation programs at Instituto Valle del Río de Oro in Piedecuesta, Colombia. These programs aim to enhance academic understanding of local geology while integrating heritage values to maximize ...
Laura Juliana García-Cala, Leinys Carolina Vega-Angarita, Carlos Alberto Ríos-Reyes, Luz Stella Viviescas-Beltrán   +3 more
exaly   +3 more sources

The geosites of Safi province (Marrakech-Safi region, Morocco): Inventory and assessment for geoconservation, geotourism, geoeducation, geoparks, and local sustainable development

International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
Safi province, which belongs to the Western Moroccan Meseta and the Variscan domains, hosts several geosites characterised by distinct sedimentological, geomorphological, paleoclimatic, and stratigraphic features.
Mustapha El Hamidy, Ezzoura Errami
exaly   +3 more sources

Contribution of Geological Heritage to Geoeducation: A Case Study from Samaria Gorge and Mount Pentelicus (Marble Quarries)

Heritage
The promotion of geological heritage can significantly contribute to geoeducation. As geosites are areas that can be visited by everyone and not just experts on the field, a good comprehension of the processes under which they were formed can improve ...
Evangelos Spyrou, Giannis Saitis, Niki Evelpidou   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Volcanic Geological Sites in UGGp European Geoparks: Special Issue [PDF]

Geoconservation Research, 2023
In this Special Issue, we present 11 of the 15 geoparks that show key aspects of the past and current volcanic development of Europe. The sites include currently active locations along the mid-Atlantic ridge, from the Canary Islands and the Azores in the
João Carlos Nunes, Michael Benton
doaj   +1 more source