Mud Volcanoes of Azerbaijan: The Unique Natural Objects of the Geoheritage

IF 2.3 2区 地球科学 Q2 GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Adil Aliyev, Dadash Huseynov, Orkhan Abbasov, Tofig Rashidov, Ilkin Kangarli
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Abstract

In spite of wide distribution, the phenomenon of mud volcanism is fragmentarily studied by geoscientists, saying nothing about the role of the mud volcanoes as the geopark components or the independent geoheritage objects. In Azerbaijan (the eastern part) and the adjacent water area of the South Caspian basin, the mud volcanism has its most development in comparison with the rest parts of world. The mentioned area is considered as the host for over 350 mud volcanoes onshore and offshore, differing in type, morphology, dimensions, eruption activity and intensity of fluids’ emitting and even possible risks for the environment. Here, the mud volcanoes, being the unique and noticeable units of the local landscape, claim the attention of not only the geoscientists but also the domestic and foreign tourists. Consequently, it represents a good enough potential for promoting the future geotourism development of the region not only as the geopark component, but also as independent geoheritage units. The study characterizes the provinces of mud volcanoes distribution, their specific features, definitions and classification. Seven remarkable mud volcanoes from various provinces in Azerbaijan had been selected in the present paper. They are described not only as geological objects but also as the landscape units, scenic attraction and local landmarks. The detailed description as well as the images of the volcanoes can give the comprehensive view about the target of research. The study concludes that following the example of the described mud volcanoes, these geological edifices have the good enough potential to gain the status of geoheritage.

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阿塞拜疆的泥火山:独特的自然地貌遗产
尽管泥火山分布广泛,但地质科学家对泥火山现象的研究却很零散,对泥火山作为地 质公园组成部分或独立地质遗产对象的作用一无所知。与世界其他地区相比,阿塞拜疆(东部)和南里海盆地邻近水域的泥火山现象最为发 达。上述地区被认为是 350 多座陆上和近海泥火山的所在地,这些泥火山的类型、形态、大小、喷发活动和流体排放强度各不相同,甚至可能对环境造成危害。在这里,泥火山作为当地景观中独特而引人注目的单元,不仅受到地质科学家的关注,也受到国内外游客的青睐。因此,泥火山不仅是地质公园的组成部分,也是独立的地质遗产单元,具有促进该地区未来地质旅游发展的巨大潜力。本研究描述了泥火山分布的省份、其具体特征、定义和分类。本文选取了阿塞拜疆各省的七座著名泥火山。它们不仅被描述为地质物体,还被描述为景观单元、风景名胜和当地地标。火山的详细描述和图片可以让人对研究对象有一个全面的了解。研究得出结论,以描述的泥火山为例,这些地质建筑具有获得地质遗产地位的足够潜力。
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Geoheritage
Geoheritage GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
CiteScore
5.10
自引率
34.50%
发文量
107
期刊介绍: The Geoheritage journal is an international journal dedicated to discussing all aspects of our global geoheritage, both in situ and portable. The journal will invite all contributions on the conservation of sites and materials - use, protection and practical heritage management - as well as its interpretation through education, training and tourism. The journal wishes to cover all aspects of geoheritage and its protection. Key topics are: - Identification, characterisation, quantification and management of geoheritage; - Geodiversity and geosites; - On-site science, geological and geomorphological research: - Global scientific heritage - key scientific geosites, GSSPs, stratotype conservation and management; - Scientific research and education, and the promotion of the geosciences thereby; - Conventions, statute and legal instruments, national and international; - Integration of biodiversity and geodiversity in nature conservation and land-use policies; - Geological heritage and Environmental Impact Assessment studies; - Geological heritage, sustainable development, community action, practical initiatives and tourism; - Geoparks: creation, management and outputs; - Conservation in the natural world, Man-made and natural impacts, climate change; - Geotourism definitions, methodologies, and case studies; - International mechanisms for conservation and popularisation - World Heritage Sites, National Parks etc.; - Materials, data and people important in the history of science, museums, collections and all portable geoheritage; - Education and training of geoheritage specialists; - Pedagogical use of geological heritage - publications, teaching media, trails, centres, on-site museums; - Linking the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005- 2014) with geoconservation.
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