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{"title":"Pillow Basalts of Early Permian Panjal Traps from Guryul Ravine, Kashmir, JK, India: A Geoheritage Site","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00921-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00921-5","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Abstract</h3> <p>Geoheritage aims to protect and preserve the geological sites having inimitable geological, scientific, and educational significance. India is bestowed with excellent geological structures, geomorphic features, and rock types varying in age from Archaean to Holocene. Permian Panjal traps (North-west of India) present a first-class hope to understand the multifarious transport of magma from mantle to crust, petrochemical growth of igneous rocks, and the development of ore deposits related to magmatic activity (such as Fe–Ti–V, Cr, Ni-Cu-PGE). These volcanic rocks are important in understanding the evolution of Neotethys ocean. Panjal traps (for being the largest part of the Himalayan Permian magmatic region) would be helpful in understanding the petrogenesis of the Himalayan Permian mafic and silicic magmatic rocks which is debatable at global level. The present study aims to propose the pillow basalts of Panjal traps exposed at Guryul Ravine, Kashmir, as a Geoheritage site. On the bases of length of major axis, studied pillows are grouped into normal class (having &lt; 100-cm length of major axis) and mega class (having &gt; 1 m length of major axis). The formation of undersized pillows having flat surfaces and continuous chilled crusts has been attributed with uniform and restricted stretching of the outer crust. The studied pillows show different shapes like spherical, oval and elongated to irregular and have radial joint patterns which have been filled at later stages by secondary minerals such as calcite and chlorite. Spaces between / among adjacent pillows are occupied by cements of hydrothermal origin and secondary minerals (like chlorite, calcite, and hyaloclastite breccias). The preservation of these pillow basalts of Panjal traps would be highly beneficial to support the evidence of magma eruption under marine environment, magma–water interaction studies, petrological evolution of Panjal traps, and sights related to tectonic setting of the area during the Permo-carboniferous period. Hence, these pillow basalts, in the vicinity of Permian–Triassic boundary section, at Guryul Ravine, form the potential area to be promoted as geo-heritage site.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139758184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Investigation of Tufa Microbialites in the Terrestrial Ecosystem of Adilcevaz (Bitlis) According to the Conservation Approach","authors":"Fırat Çiltepe, Alper Uzun","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00922-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00922-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Due to their rarity, scientific, and aesthetic value, or being a part of an important geological process, some natural formations (like calc tufa) on Earth have to be protected. While the formation and development processes of the microbialites in Lake Van continue, the microbiolites in Adilcevaz remained outside the lake and became fossils. These structures are arranged approximately 200 m wide and 800 m long, reaching heights of 6 m in places. In this study, the area where the Adilcevaz tufa microbialites, surviving to the present day as a remnant of the level change stages of Lake Van as well as their aesthetic appearance and scientific importance, was evaluated according to the conservation approach. Phenomenology research design, one of the qualitative research designs, was used in the study. Although the research is basically a field study, secondary sources were used and face-to-face interviews were conducted. The semi-structured interview technique, one of the qualitative research techniques, was used for the interviews that were held with the participants on the basis of pre-prepared questionnaire forms. Following the interviews, the data were evaluated with descriptive and interpretive analyzes. As a result of the field observations and interviews, the area was suggested to be evaluated as a “natural monument” to protect it and carry out activities for tourism purposes. It is understood that the area has an important potential in terms of ecotourism, and should be proposed to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Lake Van microbialites, the largest microbialites in the world.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139758063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Structural Model of Tourists’ Visit Intention Relating to Mount Ijen, a Volcano Tourism Destination: The Lack Role of Novelty-Seeking, Self-Congruity, and Destination Personality?","authors":"Usep Suhud, Mamoon Allan","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00926-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00926-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This research delves into the determinants influencing tourists’ intentions to visit Mount Ijen, a prominent volcanic destination in Indonesia. The study incorporates several predictive factors, which include destination image, self-congruity, sensation-seeking, perceived value, and destination personality. Two hundred sixteen participants were totally engaged in the study, selected through a convenient sampling approach. The data analysis encompassed exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modelling. The comprehensive analysis of the findings unveiled significant results: destination image notably impacts self-congruity, novelty-seeking, perceived value, and destination personality. Besides, a perceived value influences visit intention significantly. However, the fifth hypothesis concludes a significant effect of self-congruity, novelty-seeking, and destination personality on the visit intention. The research results enhance the understanding of volcano, crater, and geothermal tourism. The research deepens insights into the intricate dynamics between tourists’ perceptions of destination attributes and their intent to visit. Thorough exploration contributes to the discourse on geotourism and nature-based tourism, furnishing insights to steer destination management strategies and inspire further scholarly inquiries in this domain.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139762147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mud Volcanoes of Azerbaijan: The Unique Natural Objects of the Geoheritage","authors":"Adil Aliyev, Dadash Huseynov, Orkhan Abbasov, Tofig Rashidov, Ilkin Kangarli","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00931-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00931-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p>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.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139757940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Geosite Recognition Based on Qualitative-Quantitative Assessment in the Light of Core Geological Features of a Mio-Pliocene Volcanic Arc Setting of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand","authors":"Vladyslav Zakharovskyi, Károly Németh, Ilmars Gravis, Chris Twemlow","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00933-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00933-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The far north part of Coromandel Peninsula can be considered a good place for geoeducation and geotourism, which is justified by the remnants of Miocene-Pleistocene volcanic integration with marine environment. These processes in collaboration with old Jurassic and quaternary sediments create a diverse geological and geomorphological constructions forming the abiotic environment of areas surrounding Port Jackson and Fletcher Bay. These two locations have been chosen as two main campsites of the north Coromandel Peninsula, which are maintained by the Department of Conservation (DOC) of Coromandel Peninsula. Hence, the campsites should be considered as main places for camping for the trips of different purposes. They provide an access costal way and/or trails leading to the main geologically important locations presenting some knowable features like Pinnacles and Sugar Loaf spread through the region. To highlight these locations of interests, “geosites,” we developed qualitative-quantitative assessment of geodiversity for geosite recognition based on 8-m DEM and 1:1250,000 scale geological map and QGIS (3.28 “Firenze”) software. The methodology utilizing 8-point evaluation system applied for geological formations of the studied region and its multiplication with morphological slope degree. The result of assessment has been expanded and justified with geological, cultural, and geomorphological database acquired from literature review and direct field trips of the studied areas. The conclusion demonstrates the main geological knowledge of recognized geosites together with description of drawbacks and possible obstacles for tourism and education in the region of the northern Coromandel Peninsula.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139758033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Karst Geoheritage of the Red Stone Forest in the Xiangxi UNESCO Global Geopark: Chromogenic Factors, Microgeomorphology and Dissolution Behaviour","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00917-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00917-1","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Abstract</h3> <p>The Ordovician red karst forest is a core geoheritage site in the Xiangxi UNESCO Global Geopark and is of world-class value. However, the chromogenic factors and microgeomorphology of it have not been systematically studied, and the dissolution rate of the rocks remains unclear. The geopark contains the Sanbaidong profile, which completely traverses the bedrock of the red stone forest. We collected 355 samples from the strata within the profile for high-density geochemical analysis and found that the red stone forest contains more than one chromogenic factor. The TFe₂O₃ content in the lower boundary of red carbonate rocks increases significantly, controlling the occurrence of red beds. The proportion of Fe³⁺ controls the degree of red colouration. The proportions of Fe²⁺ and Cu²⁺ control the appearance of the greyish-green layer, and Mn²⁺ may control the darkness of the rocks. According to the study on the coupling between elements, TFe₂O₃ and Cu²⁺ are mainly supplied from continental sources, and Mn²⁺ is restricted by both marine and continental factors. The elemental distribution in layers obviously controls the concave and convex microgeomorphology. The clearest reason for this phenomenon is the CaO-SiO₂ proportions in adjacent layers, which are independent of the absolute values. According to an ideal model and comparisons with the Dalongdong area in Xiangxi and the Shilin UNESCO Global Geopark, it is calculated that the dissolution of the red stone forest may occur at a rate of 130.63 mg/a. The dissolution difference between the concave and convex surfaces is 1.3978 mg/a. This means that the compositional difference between the concave and convex surfaces may lead to an annual quality difference of approximately 1.07% between the layers. After tens of thousands of years, the microgeomorphology finally formed.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139757941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tourism in Protected Areas in Spain: Perception of Sustainable Development in Protected Areas with Different Levels of Protection","authors":"Esteban Pérez-Calderón, Vanessa Miguel-Barrado, Jorge Manuel Prieto-Ballester","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00929-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00929-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Protected natural areas have become important tourist destinations around the world, and in Spain, national parks are the most representative figure of this type of enclave, having as one of its objectives to make conservation compatible with public use. One of its objectives is to make conservation compatible with public use. However, its restrictive legal regime prevents sustainability from being achieved. In this sense, UNESCO Global Geoparks emerges as an alternative figure with a vision more focused on socio-economic development. This paper compares the perception of sustainability in these two types of protected areas. For this purpose, a questionnaire was sent to the highest representatives of the municipalities closest to all the national parks and geoparks in Spain. The data analysis was carried out using structural equation modeling. The results of this study show a higher perception of sustainable development in geoparks than in national parks. In conclusion, very strict regulation of protected areas can be detrimental to tourism development and the population’s quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139679537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Curatorial Management on Geological and Paleontological Collections in Brazil: Integrative Policies for the Ex Situ Geoheritage","authors":"Jéssica Tarine Moitinho de Lima, Ismar de Souza Carvalho","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00930-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00930-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p> Numerous challenges are associated with scientific collection management including available resources, strategy development, communication, conservation plans, incorporation policies and other issues arising in day-to-day operations. All of these actions are part of ex situ geological and paleontological collections each with their own problems and solutions. This study carries out a comparative investigation of integrative strategies (databases and networks) in Brazilian geology and paleontology collections related to the university environment. A survey submitted to curators from 41 collections at 23 different institutions from Brazil allowed gathering information about their curatorial practices. The collected data used quantitative and qualitative methodologies, drawing parallel to the literature when appropriate. The analysis of these Brazilian collections shows how transdisciplinary innovation transforms museological environments, based on networks and database systems, enabling best practices. Whether through collection networks, systems or databases, interdisciplinary work permeates the entire life of the scientific object and, therefore, is considered a fundamental action in its maintenance and management. It became clear that the national reality, permeated with museological solutions, could easily be interpreted and adapted for similar collections, agreeing on best practices to the preservation of ex situ paleontological and geological heritage.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139647345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bijoliya Vindhyan Supergroup Sandstone Region of Rajasthan, India: Conservation of Geoheritage and Geotourism","authors":"Kamal Kant Sharma, Lokesh Tripathi","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00920-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00920-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The Bijoliya region of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, is bestowed with good quality sandstone. The Menal-Bijoliya-Bhimlat terrane dominantly composed of Vindhyan Supergroup sandstone. This sandstone forms a plateau-like feature with two important waterfalls, namely Menal and Bhimlat. This terrane exhibits sandstone sedimentary features and mediaeval Menal, Kaner ki Putli, Bijoliya Shiva and Jain temple monuments. The large sized rock inscriptions of 1170 AD are marked on the Bijoliya sandstone. Due to high durability and resistant to weathering quality of the sandstone, these rock inscriptions are still intact. Several Prehistoric cave art, stone tools and rock shelters paintings are present in the Bijoliya region. These signify early human social development and life style. Bijoliya sandstone is an important Heritage Stone Resource, which was used for shelter and rock art by the prehistoric human dwellers, and later on during the ancient, mediaeval and present time. Mandakini Kund, Hazaresvara Mahadeva or Hazaralinga temple, Kaner ki Putli, Menal Shiva temple and other historic monuments were constructed from the Bijoliya sandstone. Archaeological Survey of India listed these monuments and declared protected. Presently, widespread mining and poor preservation of sites causing distortion of geoheritage from the region. These sites require attention of society and the government for conservation, and should be developed for geotourism.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139647348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Geodiversity Elements of Geological Collections as Ex Situ Teaching Tool: The Example of the Geography Department at the Federal University of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil","authors":"Augusto Gonçalves Nobre, Maurício Meurer, João Felipe Campanaro, André Weissheimer de Borba","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00918-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00918-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Geosciences teaching and geoheritage education (or geoeducation) possess specific characteristics in their teaching–learning process. This is especially because many focused objects and phenomena are three-dimensional and occur at a geological timescale. Traditional practical teaching tools involve carrying out fieldworks, presenting Earth dynamics on-site, and handling mineral/rock samples in classroom (ex situ). This paper explores how geology collections within a university context, as components of geodiversity, not only serve as teaching tools but also receive simultaneous geoconservation measures. The necessary stages to form ex situ geoheritage collections encompass identification, inventory, conservation, protection, promotion, exhibition, and dissemination. This work exemplifies how these actions were implemented in the collection of the Department of Geography at the Federal University of Pelotas, in Rio Grande do Sul state, southern Brazil.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139582419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}