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Geoheritage ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Caroline Borato Xavier ◽  
Kimberlym Tábata Pesch Vieira ◽  
Luiz Alberto Fernandes ◽  
José Brilha

Geoheritage ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soukaina Lahmidi ◽  
Abdelouahed Lagnaoui ◽  
Ilyasse Berrada ◽  
Ayoub El Adnani ◽  
Mohamed Saadi ◽  
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2021 ◽  
pp. 116-123
Author(s):  
Ahmet Evren Erginal ◽  
Oya Erenoğlu ◽  
Hakan Öniz ◽  
Savaş Sarialtun
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Heritage ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 3126-3146
Author(s):  
George Zafeiropoulos ◽  
Hara Drinia

The island of Kalymnos, located in the Dodecanese island complex in the SE Aegean, is known for its sponge fishing but also for its world-famous climbing fields. Indeed, the island is considered the “Mecca” of climbers. Nevertheless, Kalymnos is characterized by moderate tourist traffic and lack of tourism infrastructure. The planning and development of geotourism can be a driving force for the economic sustainability of the island. In this study, the possibility of developing the innovative and alternative form of geotourism on the island of Kalymnos is explored. Kalymnos is characterized by numerous caves and steep slopes which can be geotopes attractive to visitors. Six caverns and two climbing fields were analyzed as part of our investigation. For the quantitative assessment of the geosites three factors are considered: the potential educational use (PEU), the potential touristic use (PTU), and the degradation risk (DR). The quantitative evaluation in combination with a SWOT analysis showed that there is indeed a possibility of promotion and development of geotourism in combination with the protection of the island’s geotopes. This will give additional impetus to the economy of Kalymnos. However, the lack of awareness from local authorities and residents is evident. The need for training in matters related to the geological heritage is necessary. In this way, there will be geotourism development, contributing positively to the economic prosperity and sustainability of the island.


2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Henrique de OLIVEIRA ◽  
Lucas Emanuel SERVIDONI ◽  
Velibor SPALEVIC ◽  
Lineo Aparecido GASPAR JUNIOR ◽  
Ronaldo Luiz MINCATO

Geosciences ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 381 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Zafeiropoulos ◽  
Hara Drinia ◽  
Assimina Antonarakou ◽  
Nikolaos Zouros

The purpose of this review is, initially, to emphasize the importance of geoenvironmental education for the promotion and preservation of geological heritage and geoethical values, and based on these, to present the current situation in Greece. Geoeducation is a broader component of environmental education which aims to promote the geological heritage of a place and its geoconservation. It is a key integral tool for tackling environmental issues and therefore further assisting in sustainable development. Greece is known for its exceptional and rare natural beauty, as well as for the abundance of natural resources and its remarkable geological features. For this reason, six global geoparks have already been established in this country. However, its nature protection is mainly considered as the protection of biodiversity, while the term “geodiversity” is almost absent in Greek law. The importance of establishing a legal framework for the protection of geotopes is underlined by the fact that their promotion and rational management create opportunities for sustainable development, as well as to become quality tourist destinations (geotourism) through nature protection and education. Geodiversity can gain public attention and have a positive impact on geotopes protection. Such initiatives can not only improve the protection of geological sites, but also play an important role in their sustainable development.


Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 918
Author(s):  
Antonio Martínez-Graña ◽  
Paulo Legoinha ◽  
José Luis Goy ◽  
José Angel González-Delgado ◽  
Ildefonso Armenteros ◽  
...  

A 3D virtual geological route on Digital Earth of the geological-geomorphological and paleontological heritage in the Algarve (Portugal) is presented, assessing the geological heritage of nine representative geosites. Eighteen quantitative parameters are used, weighing the scientific, didactic and cultural tourist interest of each site. A virtual route has been created in Google Earth, with overlaid georeferenced cartographies, as a field guide for students to participate and improve their learning. This free application allows loading thematic georeferenced information that has previously been evaluated by means of a series of parameters for identifying the importance and interest of a geosite (scientific, educational and/or tourist). The virtual route allows travelling from one geosite to another, interacting in real time from portable devices (e.g., smartphone and tablets), and thus making possible the ability to observe the relief and spatial geological distribution with representative images, as well as to access files with the description and analysis of each geosite. By using a field guide, each geosite is complemented with activities for carrying out and evaluating what has been learned; these resources allow a teaching–learning process where the student is an active part of the development and creation of content using new technologies that provide more entertaining and educational learning, teamwork and interaction with social networks. This itinerary allows the creation of attitudes and skills that involve geoconservation as an element for sustainable development.


Author(s):  
MICHAEL F. THOMAS

The rapidly expanding literature on the related subjects of geodiversity, geosites and their place in understanding and conserving our geoheritage has produced several proposed protocols for defining and valuing key sites and landscapes. Distinctions between geosites as well-defined features of our geological heritage and geodiversity sites as landscapes or geomorphosites have been proposed, while many subdivisions of the criteria for geosite recognition are also recognised. This paper uses two areas in central Africa to illustrate the realities of many landscapes, termed geosystems in this study. Largely Quaternary and present-day dynamic geosystems are considered as essential components of geodiversity and equally aspects of our geoheritage. To understand these geosystems requires detailed fieldwork including their relationships to ecology, rural land use and sensitivity to environmental change.


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