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{"title":"The geodiversity of Lefo and Santa-Mbu Calderas (Bamenda Mountains, Cameroon Volcanic Line): Factor for socioeconomic activities","authors":"Ghislain Zangmo Tefogoum ,&nbsp;Armand Kagou Dongmo ,&nbsp;David Guimolaire Nkouathio ,&nbsp;Merlin Gountié Dedzo","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.08.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.08.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Lefo and Santa-Mbu calderas are located on the Bamenda Mountains. They are two geological structures that accompanied the construction of the Bamenda Mountains. The geological processes that accompanied their collapse gave them a significant number of geological features. These elements, known as geodiversity components, constitute real assets for ecosystem services in these more or less populated volcanic environments. The present work aims to highlight the ecosystem services of these two calderas in relation to the socio-economic activities they govern. To this end, field and laboratory work was carried out. They revealed that the ecosystem services of the two calderas include: (1) regulation services because the calderas are covered in places by forest reserves, notably that of Bali Ngemba and Bafut Ngemba, and by a grassland with trees that play a crucial role in climate regulation. In addition, these areas are subject to natural hazards such as mass movements and volcanic eruptions; (2) supporting services as they provide a base for human activities, a habitat for wildlife species; (3) provisioning services because the calderas have fairly fertile soils that favour a fairly diversified agricultural activity, making the floor of the Lefo caldera a coffee growing area. These calderas are covered by a herbaceous grassland that favours pastoral activity in the region. In addition, the rocks of these calderas are used in construction, especially in the foundations and walls of houses; (4) cultural services as they provide a setting for traditional ritual practices and plants with therapeutic properties. In addition, it has several geomorphosites whose scientific and additional values favour the implementation of geotourism and offer geological features that are indispensable for the understanding and functioning of the Volcanic Line of Cameroon. These calderas are undeniable assets for the balance of the ecosystem.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 491-506"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444122000557/pdfft?md5=1a90e5982773f414efa5e77fe706e305&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444122000557-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48799693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Erratum to “The dimensions of geotourism with a spotlight on geodiversity in a subdued landscape” [International Journal of Geoheritage, 10/3 (2022) 351–366]","authors":"David Newsome,&nbsp;Philip Ladd","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"10 4","pages":"Page 655"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444122000703/pdfft?md5=98a7e4da93b24570caaf99d18a1d5611&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444122000703-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43300586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Approaching geodiversity and geoconservation in Argentina","authors":"Andrea Coronato ,&nbsp;Soledad Schwarz","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.08.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.08.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The geodiversity and geoconservation status in Argentina is herein presented considering the geodidactic potential and tourism activity as geosystem services. The Geological Interest Sites (GIS) identified by the geological and mining national survey, the Natural Protected Areas (NPA) supported by the national park administration and the World Heritage Sites (WHS) declared by UNESCO are analysed. The geological periods involved, materials -including minerals, rocks, fossils and soils- and the endogenic and exogenic processes preserved in GIS are highlighted as geodidactic functions. Despite the geodiversity richness, the country does not yet have any Global Geopark. How geodiversity is considered in official descriptions of NPA and their emblems as well as the type of UNESCO's WHS declared in the country is revealed. This analysis demonstrates that Argentinian conservation policies have traditionally been designed on an ecological basis, undervaluing the role of geodiversity for itself while underpinning its supporting geosystem service as habitat for flora and fauna. Only 3 out of the 72 GIS are both NPA and WHS, other 4 are only WHS, 16 are only NPA and 49 are just GIS, which means they are not protected under any national or international conservation category. Geoconservation analyses reveal the urgent need for a federal geoheritage law.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 597-615"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444122000648/pdfft?md5=df598af01066174367c323f6a17997ba&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444122000648-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43493144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Geodiversity of Smaquli area as a potential geopark in Kurdistan region, Iraq","authors":"Amera Ismael Hussain","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This research aims to spotlight abiotic elements of geodiversity in the Smaquli area and value and use as geoconservation through potential geopark. Smaquli area, situated in the southeastern part of Safen anticline, north of Iraq Kurdistan region, has a rich and diverse geological and geomorphological heritage, making it an interesting area for this study. This study aims to present the geodiversity of the Smaqule site as an opportunity to carry out future sustainable socio-economic activities in the geopark. The study includes fieldwork on the area's stratigraphy, structural geology, and geomorphology. Tectonically, the study area lay within the High Folded Zone of the Unstable Shelf of Iraq and was affected by the collision of Arabia-Eurasia Plates which started before 23–25 Ma in northern Zagros. The exposed rock unit formations in the Smaqule area range in age from Cretaceous to Paleogene. The oldest outcrop rock unit is the Qamchuqa Formation. Stratigraphy of the study area includes Qamchuqa, Bekhme, Shiranish, Tanjero, Kolosh, Gercus, and Pila Spi Formations. The study area is a mountainous area with different heights ranging from valleys to high ridges; this is due to structural controlling topography and differential erosion of the structures in the area and their different lithology of the rocks. Many geomorphological landforms are studied in the area, such as ridges, longitudinal and transverse valleys, Sulfur springs, caves, faults, drainage patterns, Badland, and an elongate lake. These features are very attractive landscapes for tourism and balneotherapy. This study highlights the area's geological significance to add to its known cultural value, local products, and tangible and intangible heritage. The study area is suitable for investment by the national and international tourism, creating employment opportunities for local people, and leading to socio-economic development. The Geosites Assessment Model (GAM) has been applied in this study to quantify the geotourism potential in the four geosites within the study area.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 477-490"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444122000454/pdfft?md5=902433d7f595b4f911e20ed34f7db9b1&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444122000454-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42030438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial: Special issue on geodiversity","authors":"Young Ng","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages A1-A3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444122000752/pdfft?md5=fac60829de3b83bfceae45e99c282fbf&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444122000752-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43238039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Erratum to “Geodiversity of Kingdom of Morocco: Tata Province geomorphosites inventory for creating a geopark project (Anti-Atlas)” [International Journal of Geoheritage, 10/3 (2022) 367–382]","authors":"Sanae Berred ,&nbsp;Khadija Berred ,&nbsp;Driss Fadli","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"10 4","pages":"Page 656"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444122000715/pdfft?md5=0ef1e2529d1b76c8ecf2e2b355d5a4c9&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444122000715-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42201253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Geoheritage and geodiversity aspects of catastrophic volcanic eruptions: Lessons from the 15th of January 2022 Hunga Tonga - Hunga Ha'apai eruption, SW Pacific","authors":"Károly Németh","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.08.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.08.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>On the 15th of January 2022, a massive hydrovolcanic eruption at Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in Tonga (SW Pacific) sent shockwaves in the near-field regime, close to the volcano. The far-field disturbances that encircled the globe were of a slower velocity. The most prominent disturbance was the Lamb wave, with the rest of the disturbances being a variety of gravity waves travelled around the globe and instantly became an international headline story. The eruption generated atmospheric pressure waves recorded multiple times across the globe, triggered a tsunami, and injected highly fragmented pyroclasts up to 55 km into the atmosphere. Enduring several hours, a series of individual large blasts generated an unprecedented lightning “show” recorded by the lightning detection networks, such as Vaisala. Consequences were devastating to the local community and the tsunami was felt across the Pacific and beyond. The impact of the eruption was truly global and comparable to the Krakatau 1883 eruption. A question we pose here is which geoheritage elements were created and preserved after the eruption. First reports confirmed that while fine ash was reported on land about 100 km from the source, most deposits were thin (mm-cm thick). This indicates that it is unlikely that any major section will be preserved, especially in the years following the event given the tropical setting. In addition, most of the ash fell into the Pacific Ocean, leaving no visible mark of this catastrophe. Unfortunately, the proximal region (e.g., the vent site) has also been destroyed, leaving only limited in-situ geoheritage elements likely to be accessible in the future. This poses a problem for human societal memory, as major catastrophic events in the collective memory of a community may only persist for a few decades, even when significant eruptive features may be preserved. Without “visible” geoheritage elements, this time will likely be much shorter. Geocultural elements (oral traditions or cultural activities) are likely to preserve and transmit information within the local communities for a longer period, but their accessibility and decoding may face difficulties in the absence of physically preserved evidence. Therefore, we consider it is important to trace and explore these geocultural elements through a mix of traditional and western approaches of community engaged activities. For example, the Pacific region has experienced several similar large-scale eruptions in historic times, and a few of them resulted in preserved geoheritage elements such as superb sections of the 1452–53 CE Kuwae eruption in Vanuatu. While these sites are locally known, their appearance and their geological context are not evidently and immediately considered as part of a major volcanic system, as they do not fit the common human perception of volcanoes as large conical mountains. Such visual perceptions do not align with the common near-sea level/shallow subaqueous caldera-dominated syst","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 546-568"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444122000491/pdfft?md5=ec0875f651f8ecb7dd6e72ba30cd0c1a&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444122000491-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49148997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Applying the Show Cave Assessment Model (SCAM) on cave tourism destinations in Serbia","authors":"Aleksandar Antić ,&nbsp;Nemanja Tomić ,&nbsp;Slobodan B. Marković","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.10.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper explores the current state and the perspectives of sustainable cave tourism development of show caves in Serbia. The results of the research were determined through the application of the newly developed methodology—Show Cave Assessment Model (SCAM). The obtained results of the research indicate shortcomings in terms of the protection of underground ecosystems and the tourist infrastructure. Moreover, based on the obtained data, future perspectives of the cave tourism development in Serbia include the establishment of karst parks, the affirmation of speleoarchaeology and the creation of innovative show cave routes. The focus is also placed on the importance of applying appropriate geoethical principles in cave tourism. The adventurous concept of cave tourism, which includes visiting caves that are not arranged for classic cave tours, and requires special equipment and professional guides, is particularly highlighted. Final results of the reserarch confirmed that the popularization and application of ethically responsible behavior towards underground karst ecosystems is necessary in order to preserve speleological geoheritage for current and future generations of local residents, tourists, managers, scientists and researchers, mountaineers, enthusiasts and speleologists.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 616-634"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444122000685/pdfft?md5=a3e0e0656521cb72494f684229563cf2&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444122000685-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136831173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Geodiversity in Khorat Geopark, Thailand: Approaches to geoconservation and sustainable development","authors":"Jaroon Duangkrayom ,&nbsp;Pratueng Jintasakul ,&nbsp;Wickanet Songtham ,&nbsp;Parichat Kruainok ,&nbsp;Wilailuck Naksri ,&nbsp;Nattinee Thongdee ,&nbsp;Paul J. Grote ,&nbsp;Tharapong Phetprayoon ,&nbsp;Krongkaew Janjitpaiboon ,&nbsp;Rapeepan Meepoka","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This work aims to investigate the geodiversity of the Khorat Geopark area, Northeastern Thailand, and assess the geological sites that are connected to biological and cultural heritage, as well as community activities that enhance geoconservation and sustainable development. The geological diversity of Khorat Geopark dates back to the late Jurassic period and continues to the present day, resulting from the deposition of terrestrial sedimentary rocks from the Khorat Group. The Khorat rock group has been uplifted and eroded to form the Khorat Plateau with a unique landscape and important geological features of the cuesta landform on the western part of the Khorat Geopark. On the four corners of Nakhon Ratchasima City, there are numerous fossils of outstanding Early Cretaceous dinosaurs and other reptiles and Cenozoic fossils of both flora and fauna, mainly mammalian remains and, in particular, ancient elephants. Geological sites in the Khorat Geopark area were weighted and scored based on their scientific value (SV), potential value for education (EV), potential value for tourism (TV), and degradation risk variables (DV). According to the assessment, the Khorat Geopark's 24 geosites are of moderate to high value, with 7 sites having 301–400 scores and 5 sites having a high level of international value. Most of them are related to fossils and cuestas. Thus, the fossil diversity of the Khorat Geopark is of international scientific significance. Khorat Geopark is managed under the conservation, education, and sustainable development initiatives using a bottom-up method with multiple networks, both local communities and local governments, especially through the Home-Temple-School (HTS) model.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 569-596"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444122000661/pdfft?md5=6454c0ae04292c7177b6dea625e11b66&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444122000661-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45873747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ecotourism, biodiversity conservation, and local livelihoods: Understanding the convergence and divergence","authors":"R. Samal, M. Dash","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.11.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgeop.2022.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41515691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}