Results 81 to 90 of about 8,536,439 (207)

Geoheritage of the Keweenaw Peninsula [PDF]

, 2016
The Keweenaw Peninsula is a compelling intersection of cultural, industrial, and mining heritage - all of which is rooted in its ancient geologic underpinnings.
Vye, Erika
core   +1 more source

Virtual Geosites as Innovative Tools for Geoheritage Popularization: A Case Study from Eastern Iceland

, 2021
In this paper, we have adopted a modern, cutting-edge methodology to make geoheritage sites (geosites) available and explorable worldwide, through both immersive and non-immersive virtual reality, particularly suitable also in COVID-19 times.
Pasquare Mariotto F., Fabio Luca Bonali, Federico Pasquaré Mariotto, Bonali F. L.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: “Trends and Prospects in Geoheritage, Geoparks, and Geotourism”

Geosciences
In recent years, research in Geoheritage, Geoparks, and Geotourism has significantly increased, underlining their vital roles in advancing scientific knowledge, conserving the environment, and safeguarding human culture.
Károly Németh, Marilena Cozzolino, António Vieira   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Educational Potential of Geoheritage: Textbook Localities from the Zagros and the Greater Caucasus

, 2023
Geoheritage requires proper conservation and has significant importance for geoscience education at universities. Furthermore, its related potential needs to be evaluated. This study focuses on two textbook localities (these are parts of larger geosites)
Vladimir A. Ermolaev, Dmitry A. Ruban, Tahereh Habibi   +2 more
core   +1 more source

A model for sustainable development of geoparks in Northeastern Nigeria and other underrepresented regions in Africa

Discover Geoscience
Geoheritage-rich regions of Africa remain underrepresented in UNESCO Global Geopark planning despite their scientific, educational, and livelihood potential.
Silas S. Dada, Kamaldeen O. L. Omosanya, Ifeanyi A. Oha, Nathaniel G. Goki, Naheem B. Salawu, Ahmed I. Haruna, Ganiyu O. Mosuro, Saidu Baba   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comprehensive inventory and quantitative assessment of potential geoheritage sites in the Malwa region, Punjab

International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
This 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, Pooja Yadav, Narisetty Nadha Gowrish, Sanjeev Kumar, Suraj Kumar Singh, Shruti Kanga, Gowhar Meraj, Pankaj Kumar, Bojan Đurin   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Geological heritage assessment in the central coast of Sonora and Midriff Islands region of the Gulf of California (Mexico): inventory and implications for management

Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Geológicas
This study presents an interdisciplinary effort to show how geological knowledge can inform conservation and sustainable development in northwestern Mexico. A geoheritage inventory and assessment were conducted along the central coast of Sonora and part
Jorge Alberto Miros-Gómez, Carles Canet, Thierry Calmus   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Deterioration of Geoheritage in the Central Spanish Volcanic Region by Open-Pit Mining [PDF]

, 2019
The geoheritage of the Central Spanish Volcanic Region (Ciudad Real) has been severely affected by open pit mining since the beginning of the twentieth century until 2017.
Beato Bergua, S., Martí Molist, Joan, Beato Bergua, Salvador, Poblete Piedrabuena, Miguel Ángel, Martí Molist, J., Marino Alfonso, José Luis, Marino Alfonso, J.L.   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Geoheritage and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

, 2018
Geoheritage represents an important part of natural and cultural heritage, and provides the society with a broad range of services that are fundamental for its socio-economic development.
Coratza, Paola, Paola Coratza, Bruschi, Viola M., Viola M. Bruschi   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Inventory of karstic cavities of the Schisto-Calcaire Group, Republic of the Congo: Applying a geoheritage promotion approach in the Madingou region

International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
Karst systems are increasingly recognized as valuable geoheritage sites. Although Africa hosts numerous karst landscapes, few countries maintain comprehensive inventories.
Nicy Carmel Bazebizonza Tchiguina, Prefina Risiany Rachelle Samba, Hardy Medry Dieu-Veill Nkodia, Florent Boudzoumou, Imen Arfaoui, Camille François, Pascale Lahogue   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source