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International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 2023 Egypt is one of the oldest nations in the world and one of the “cradles of civilizations.” A variety of 30 heritages within the geodiversity show a great link between intangible and tangible heritages.
Enas A. Ahmed
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Environment of Viewpoint Geosites: Evidence from the Western Caucasus
Land, 2019 Viewpoint geological and geomorphological heritage sites (geosites and geomorphosites) offer panoramic views over unique geological features and landscapes dominated by significant features.
Anna V. Mikhailenko, Dmitry A. Ruban
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, 2010 Karsts areas are “landscapes of special geological and geomorphologic interest which call for conservation” and can therefore be defined as potential geosites according to the definition given by Cleal et al. [2]. This communication briefly describes the geological, geomorphologic and hydrogeologic features of the most important areas in North-Eastern ...
CUCCHI, FRANCO +2 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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, 2022 Kula-Salihli Geopark is located in an area that has hosted many people, events andgeological activities from ancient times to the present. The “Burnt Country (Katakekaumene)”,Turkiye’s first UNESCO Geopark since 2013, which contains unique geosites is one the importantgeological heritage sites that offers us 250 million years of geological diversity ...
Eski, Semih +2 more
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Geoconservation ResearchThe exploration and identification of new geosites in the Călimani Mountains region heralds a significant opportunity to establish Romania's first UNESCO volcanic geopark.
Vasilica Valentina Isopescu
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Assessment of paleontological geosites of Uberaba UNESCO Global Geopark (Minas Gerais, Brazil)
International Journal of Geoheritage and ParksThe aim of this study is to carry out a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the paleontological geosites of the Uberaba UNESCO Global Geopark located within the Bauru Basin, an interior continental basin formed during the Late Cretaceous ...
José Adilson Dias Cavalcanti +5 more
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The conservation of geosites: principles and practice
Capítulo 16[EN] Geosites, geological or geomorphological sites with a recognised value determined through an audit, assessment and selection process, are subject to a range of threats.
Colin D. Prosser +2 more
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Established and Proposed Geosites of Visean (Carboniferous) Plants from the Moscow Basin
GeosciencesFossil plant localities are potential geosites, but related information is limited for some paleofloristic domains. Four geosites representing Visean (Mississippian, Carboniferous) plant-bearing deposits are reported from two areas of the Moscow Basin ...
Yulia V. Mosseichik +3 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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