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Integrating Virtual Reality Into a Structural Geology Curriculum: Two Longitudinal Case Studies of Blended Immersive Learning in Practice

Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
This article concerns two 9‐week longitudinal case studies of the integration of an immersive blended‐learning structural geology curriculum at an Australian university. Immersive learning environments (ILEs) have the capacity to enhance learning outcomes in STEM through their inherent ability to represent 3D concepts and embed their users in real ...
Cael Gallagher, Selen Türkay, Mackenzie Muir, David Conroy, Christoph Schrank, Maheswaran S.   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Geological heritage of the Taguelft syncline (M'Goun Geopark): Inventory, assessment, and promotion for geotourism development (Central High Atlas, Morocco)

International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 2022
The Taguelft syncline, located south of the Béni Mellal city, is one of the synclinal basins of the central High Atlas. It contains significant geological heritage that should be inventoried, valorized, and protected. The present study aimed to inventory
Elhassan Louz, Jamila Rais, Abdellah Ait Barka, Samir Nadem, Ahmed Barakat   +4 more
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Discovering the landscape by cycling: A geo-touristic experience through italian badlands [PDF]

, 2018
Today, more than ever, it is necessary to adopt an innovative approach to studying and educating the public about territorial sciences. The complex link connecting Earth and society has to be rediscovered, by raising awareness about environmental ...
Farabollini, P., Lugeri, F. R.
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Geosite assessment as a contribution to the sustainable development of Babušnica, Serbia [PDF]

Open Geosciences
Abstract Babušnica is one of the poorest municipalities in Serbia. Although it is a region with excellent physical geographic features that support the development of recreational and environmentally conscious types of tourism, its natural resources are almost entirely underutilized.
Cvetanović, Milica, Gajić, Mirjana, Kovjanić, Aleksandar, Krstić, Filip, Sedlak, Marko   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Tracing the origin of Roman mosaic tiles in Aquileia: Petrographic analysis of specimens from the suburbium

Archaeometry, Volume 67, Issue 5, Page 1247-1266, October 2025.
Abstract This research represents the most extensive characterisation of Roman mosaic tesserae (tiles) from Aquileia, Italy, to date, examining 153 specimens. The study aimed to identify the lithotypes used in mosaics production through a multi‐analytical approach, which included colorimetric analysis, polarised light microscopy and scanning electron ...
Neva M. E. Stucchi, Giulia Franceschin, Chiara Coletti, Andrea Vavasori, Claudio Mazzoli, Arianna Traviglia   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Geotourism: A Landscape Conservation Approach in Țara Hațegului, Romania

Land
This study focuses on Țara Hațegului, a region with significant geological, ecological, and cultural resources, and examines how geosites can inform development strategies that promote geotourism while supporting landscape conservation.
Daniela-Ioana Guju, Gabor-Giovani Luca, Laura Comănescu   +2 more
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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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The first pterosaur from the Bauru Group: an azhdarchid from the Upper Cretaceous of Brazil

Papers in Palaeontology, Volume 11, Issue 5, September/October 2025.
Abstract The vertebrate fossil record of the Bauru Group (Upper Cretaceous, southeastern Brazil) is remarkably rich, with a predominance of titanosaurs and crocodyliforms, alongside theropods, turtles, squamates, fishes and even small mammals. In contrast, pterosaur remains from the Bauru Group have remained elusive until now.
Ariovaldo A. Giaretta, Bruno A. Navarro, Thiago S. Marinho, R. Vargas Pêgas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Geomorphological Model Comparison for Geosites, Utilizing Qualitative–Quantitative Assessment of Geodiversity, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

Geographies, 2022
In qualitative–quantitative assessment of geodiversity, geomorphology describes landscape forms suggesting specific locations as geosites. However, all digital elevation models (DEM) contain information only about altitude and coordinate systems, which are not enough data for inclusion assessments.
Vladyslav Zakharovskyi, Károly Németh
openaire   +2 more sources

Contribution of Geological Heritage to Geoeducation: A Case Study from Samaria Gorge and Mount Pentelicus (Marble Quarries)

Heritage
The promotion of geological heritage can significantly contribute to geoeducation. As geosites are areas that can be visited by everyone and not just experts on the field, a good comprehension of the processes under which they were formed can improve ...
Evangelos Spyrou, Michalis Fitros, Giannis Saitis, Niki Evelpidou, Konstantinos Laskaridis, Thomas Fotiadis, Vasilis Skliros, George Angelos Papadopoulos   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source