The geomorphological heritage of the Jacomar Volcano and Georoute implemented with virtual reality (Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain)

Geomorphological mapping, heritage assessment, and the implementation of digital and virtual techniques can be effectively combined to analyse and highlight the importance of landforms in shaping volcanic landscapes. The Canary Islands provide exceptional opportunities for the scientific study of volcanic phenomena and their interaction with wind, coastal, and fluvio-torrential geomorphic processes. In this study, the recent Jacomar Volcano on the island of Fuerteventura is examined through fieldwork, detailed mapping, geomorphological inventories, and the application of a method for identifying and evaluating geomorphosites based on criteria of representativeness, uniqueness, scientific value, and pedagogical significance. As a result, twelve geomorphological units comprising 26 geomorphological elements have been identified and grouped into three geomorphological sets: cuchillos (residual volcanic ridges) and valleys, the Jacomar Volcano, and the Toneles Littoral. To support both analysis and outreach, a virtual georoute has also been developed to enhance the dissemination and understanding of the site's natural and cultural values. This initiative contributes to informed planning and the sustainable management of the area, with a focus on its geomorphology.