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Quantitative Assessment of Five Geosites Locations in Northeast Misan Southeast Iraq by Using Satellite Images and Field Survey

open access: yesMisan Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2022
Sentinel satellite images are enhanced using Erdas-2014 and analyzed by GIS techniques to distinguish the main geological features in the study area.  Satellite image is processed to select and determine several geological and geomorphological features ...
Maser m, Sahar Almulla, Riaed S. Jassem
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Geomorphological Resources for Geoeducation and Geotourism

open access: yes, 2020
Geodiversity (geological, geomorphological, soil and hydrological features) are considered the main resource for geotourist and geoeducational activities which are (or should be) closely related and should support each other. Geoeducation can help to increase recognition of geodiversity and geoheritage at all the levels, can have a positive effect on ...
Kubalíková, L. (Lucie)   +2 more
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Geoeducation for sustainable rural development: Enhancing environmental literacy through geoscience learning in Guaca, Santander (Colombia)

open access: yesSustainable Futures
This study explores the role of geoeducation in promoting sustainable rural development by enhancing environmental literacy and scientific interest among primary school students in Guaca, Santander (Colombia). As part of a rural education initiative, the
Yully Marcela Delgado-Guerrero   +3 more
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Sustainable Design for Geotourism Interpretation Centres: Enhancing the Santa Elena Peninsula Geopark Project Experience

open access: yesHeritage
Geosites represent important elements of geoheritage for promoting geotourism sustainable practices aimed at education and conservation. The Santa Elena Peninsula Geopark Project has several locations with geological, cultural and historical richness and
Gilda Rubira-Gómez   +7 more
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The Lower Jurassic Posidonia Shale in the Swabian Alb Geopark – Geoeducation in an Industrial Environment [PDF]

open access: yesGeoconservation Research, 2021
The Lower Jurassic Posidonia Shale of Southern Germany is famous for its excellently preserved fossils. First of all, the large and spectacular ichthyosaurs, pterosaurs and crocodiles impress.
Annette Schmid-Röhl
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Geotourism in Monogenetic Volcanoes: The Case of Tapias-Guacaica Monogenetic Volcanic Field in Colombia

open access: yesHeritage
Geosciences today play a vital societal role beyond their traditional extractive functions, offering innovative approaches to disseminate knowledge that supports local problem solving and climate resilience.
Alejandro Arias-Díaz   +6 more
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Assessment of Geoeducation Program for Indigenous Students in Kenyir Geopark, Terengganu, Malaysia

open access: yesGeoconservation Research
Kenyir Geopark in Terengganu, Malaysia, was recognized as the country's ninth national geopark on May 30, 2023. Many stakeholders are now prepared to support conservation and development efforts in the geopark area. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) as a local public university has taken some initiatives to develop local and indigenous communities ...
Dony Adryansyah Nazaruddin   +1 more
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Geodiversity and geotourism utilization of islands: Gwanmae Island of South Korea

open access: yesJournal 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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The Use of Geosites in Education—A Case Study in Central Poland

open access: yesResources
One of the important ways to promote geoheritage values is to use geosites in school education. Particularly useful for this are nature reserves that include interesting geological and geomorphological sites. The area of Świętokrzyskie Province is one of
Wojciech Zgłobicki   +3 more
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Effectiveness of the Geoeducational Assessment Method (GEOAM) in Unveiling Geoeducational Potential: A Case Study of Samos

open access: yesGeosciences, 2023
This paper explores the efficacy of the geoeducational assessment method (GEOAM) in evaluating the geoeducational potential of geosites. Leveraging a case study involving four geotopes on the island of Samos, Aegean Sea, Greece, this study examines the strengths and limitations of the GEOAM approach, aiming to comprehensively elucidate its efficacy ...
George Zafeiropoulos, Hara Drinia
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