Examining the Spatial Variability of Geosite Assessment and Its Relevance in Geosite Management [PDF]
AbstractAssessment is the initial step for experts on geoheritage and geotourism when designating geosites in a certain area. During this process, geologically interesting outcrops, formations and places are examined with the use of different criteria to see if they are suitable for geoconservation and geotourism purposes.
Márton Pál, Gáspár Albert
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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]
"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 ...
José Brilha
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The article presents a new geosite in a small provincial town in central Poland. It contains twelve Scandinavian erratic boulders from the area, deposited by the Pleistocene ice sheet about 130,000 years ago.
Maria Gorska-Zabielska
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DETERMINATION OF ATTRACTIVENESS INDEX AND CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE GEOSITES FOR SUSTAINABLE GEOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN THE CYCLOOPS MOUNTAINS OF PAPUA, INDONESIA [PDF]
The Cycloops Mountains are geologically and ecologically important conservation area, but are disturbed by degradation and deforestation. Geotourism is applied as an activity that supports sustainable use of the area.
Prihananto SETIADJI +3 more
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THE ANALYSIS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION IN RURAL AREA: A CASE STUDY OF BUKIT PERAMUN GEOSITE IN INDONESIA [PDF]
A geosite inherits geological heritage which brings rural entrepreneurship potentials. This study aims to investigate the relationships between social norms, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control (PBC) and entrepreneurial intention of villagers
Risa BHINEKAWATI +2 more
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Evaluation of Selected Geosites between Makhul and Khanuqa Anticlines, Northern Salah Al-Din, Iraq
The geopark characteristics in selected sites located between Makhul and Khanuqa anticlines and Tigris River. Eight geosites in the study area are evaluated.
Sufian Talab +2 more
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Exploration of the Potential Geosite of Ijen Geopark Bondowoso Region as an Educational Tourism
Geosite is one of the Ijen Geopark geosites in the Bondowoso region which has an initial design as a tourist destination which in its management only implements elements of tourism.
Fuad Hasan, Intan Hayun Ningrum
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Geoheritage meaning of past humidity in the central Western Desert of Egypt
The central part of the Western Desert of Egypt, where the Bahariya and Farafra oases are situated, possesses many notable geological features. However, to date the related geoheritage information remains incomplete. Field investigation has permitted the
Fatma A. Mousa +5 more
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Earth Science Frontier at Urban Periphery: Geoheritage from the Vicinity of Kazan City, Russia
Characterizing geological heritage sites (geosites) available in Russia remains an urgent task. The present study focuses on two geosites from the vicinity of Kazan—a large city on the Volga River.
Svetlana O. Zorina +2 more
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Geological Sites Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda: A Survey on the North Coast of São Paulo, Brazil [PDF]
An essential component for sustaining biodiversity and providing natural resources for society is the management of geodiversity, as represented by the geoheritage of a region, comprising a collection of geosites.
Laíza Lauriano +2 more
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