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Analysing Push and Pull Motives for Volcano Tourism at Mount Pinatubo, Philippines [PDF]
, 2017 This paper investigates the motivations of visitors undertaking a volcano tour at Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. The study identifies push and pull motives for visiting a non-erupting active volcano; tests the influence of age, gender and prior ...
Aquino, R, Hyde, K, Schanzel, H
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International Journal of Geoheritage and ParksThis study examines the geoheritage of the Malwa region in Punjab, India, identifying and evaluating potential sites based on their sceintific, educational, economic, cultural, and touristic significance.
Poonam Sharma +8 more
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The geodiversity of the municipality of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil: values and threats [PDF]
, 2017 Volume Especial XVII SBGFA / I CNGF, Eixo 6 (XVII Simpósio Brasileiro de Geografia Física Aplicada e I Congresso Nacional de Geografia Física)Devido a uma paisagem cênica única, o município de Florianópolis atrai milhares de turistas e um crescente ...
Brilha, J. B. +2 more
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International Journal of Geoheritage and ParksKarst systems are increasingly recognized as valuable geoheritage sites. Although Africa hosts numerous karst landscapes, few countries maintain comprehensive inventories.
Nicy Carmel Bazebizonza Tchiguina +6 more
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IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2020 Abstract Nglanggeran geoheritage is considered successful, sustainable, and get some recognition from the national and international organization. This site has established purely from the community engagement to take care of their environment by restoring the environment around the ancient volcano areas. The objective of the research is
A Suyanto, E Haryono, M Baiquni
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Assessment and management of the geomorphological heritage of Monte Pindo (NW Spain): a landscape as a symbol of identity [PDF]
, 2015 This study focuses on the granite mountain known as Monte Pindo (627 m above sea level) in the Autonomous Community of Galicia (NW Spain). This territory is included in the area classified as “Costa da Morte” in the “Politica de Ordenación Litoral ...
Alves, M. I. Caetano +2 more
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Global strategies for protecting geoheritage sites from mining with lessons for Nigeria and Africa
Discover GeoscienceGeoheritage and geotourism sites preserve vital records of the Earth’s history and support sustainable development. Yet many of these sites face growing threats from mining, industrial expansion, and weak governance, especially in resource-rich regions ...
Kamaldeen O L Omosanya, Oseni Ridwan
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Improving Visitors’ Geoheritage Experience: Some Practical Pointers for Managers
GeoheritageAbstractThis short paper describes 8 practical pointers to improve visitors’ experience of geoheritage sites and areas. These are based around 5 themes: putting communication and education at the heart of geoconservation, focussing communication on the target audiences, challenging the current scientific thinking, making sure there is a duty of care ...
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Monitoring of the visitors impact at “Ponta da Ferraria e Pico das Camarinhas” geosite (São Miguel Island, Azores UNESCO Global Geopark, Portugal) [PDF]
, 2016 "Ponta da Ferraria e Pico das Camarinhas" is a protected geosite in São Miguel Island in the Azores archipelago, Portugal. Due to its importance for the geoconservation strategy of the Azores UNESCO Global Geopark, monitoring actions of visitor impact ...
Brilha, J. B. +2 more
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GeosciencesMany geographical domains possess notable geological and geomorphological features, which are yet to be characterized comprehensively in terms of geoheritage. The present study focuses on the Kislovodsk area, which is situated in the southern part of the
Natalia N. Yashalova, Dmitry A. Ruban
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