Geosite Assessment and Communication: A Review
Resources, 2023 This work is aimed at reviewing the current state of the art in geosite selection, assessment, and communication. We first highlight the main papers that have defined paramount concepts such as geodiversity, geoheritage, and geosites.
Federico Pasquaré Mariotto +5 more
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Inventory and quantitative assessment of geosites and geodiversity sites: a review [PDF]
Geoheritage, 2016 "Published online: 15 January 2015"The inventory and quantitative assessment of the most valuable occurrences of geodiversity are essential steps in any geoconservation strategy and in the establishment of priorities in site management.
A Garcia-Cortés +41 more
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Quantitative Assessment of the Geosites of Chelmos-Vouraikos UNESCO Global Geopark (Greece) [PDF]
Geosciences, 2022 The assessment of the geosites of Chelmos-Vouraikos UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) was carried out based on an established methodology for the evaluation of geoparks’ geosites. Such assessments should be used for sustainable development and geoconservation
Vasilis Golfinopoulos +6 more
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Comparative analysis of Devil's town and Bryce canyon geosites by applying the modified geosite assessment model (M-GAM) [PDF]
Zbornik radova Departmana za geografiju, turizam i hotelijerstvo, 2018 The main objective of this study is to compare two similar geosites in two countries with different levels of geotourism development, Serbia and USA.
Jonić Vladan
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Assessment of Geosite and Geomorphosite at South Solok Aspiring Geopark Area
JGEET: Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment and Technology, 2022 South Solok is one of the five districts designated as the aspiring of the Ranah Minang Geopark. Various reliefs and geological structures cause the diversity of landscapes to be an attraction for tourists and ecosystems with biodiversity.
Rina Sahara, Budhi Setiawan
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Quantitative assessment for geosites of the Ijen Geopark in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, Indonesia
International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 2023 Ijen Geopark, also known as “Sunrise of Java,” is situated on the eastern tip of Java. Twelve geosites of the geopark are located in Banyuwangi Regency, while the left are situated in Bondowoso Regency. This paper aims to inventory and conduct a geosites
Sam Permanadewi +4 more
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Assessing the Educational Potential of Geosites: Introducing a Method Using Inquiry-Based Learning
Resources, 2022 Geosites are suitable locations for field teaching of Earth sciences. However, their educational potential does not always correlate with the scientific significance of geosites, as for educational purposes, the visibility and comprehensibility of the ...
Emil Drápela
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Quantitative assessment of geosites with national and international relevance in Portugal: methodological procedures [PDF]
, 2012 During the last years geoscientists of various institutions have developed a project aiming the establishment of a geoconservation strategy in Portugal.
Brilha, J. B. +2 more
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Examining the Spatial Variability of Geosite Assessment and Its Relevance in Geosite Management [PDF]
Geoheritage, 2021 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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Evaluation of Selected Geosites between Makhul and Khanuqa Anticlines, Northern Salah Al-Din, Iraq
Iraqi Geological Journal, 2023 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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