Geosites and Climate Change—A Review and Conceptual Framework

Geosciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 153 - 153

Published: June 5, 2024

Geosites are windows into the geological past, which may be recorded in rocks and their properties, fossil content, landform produced by processes no longer operating. Since histories of sedimentation, life, landscape evolution to a certain extent controlled climatic conditions, some geosites used as illustrations various themes linked issue climate change. In this paper, coherent systematic framework is proposed for how look at through lens Four major aspects relevance recognized: (i) providing evidence changing conditions past; (ii) an environment different than that today place; (iii) extreme weather events; (iv) dynamic geosites, subject change response ongoing The use raise awareness educate public about faces interpretation challenges. particular, linking with requires caution balanced presentation most record changes occurred without any anthropogenic component. preferred focus should on environmental instability general rather specific reasons

Language: Английский

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Geoheritage values and threats related to sandstone crags of the Chřiby ridge (Moravian Carpathians, Czech Republic)

Moravian Geographical Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 33(1), P. 40 - 55

Published: March 1, 2025

Abstract Rock landforms provide non-invasive, easy insights into the distant geological past, and they reflect landform evolution processes shaping earth surface in past present. Moreover, rock landforms, especially crags tors, have a high geoheritage relevance. The territory of Czech Republic shows many diverse examples sandstone areas. However, while Bohemian Cretaceous areas been examined detail, Moravian Flysch Carpathians given only limited attention. paper is focused on Chřiby Mountains being explored from two main perspectives: identification as elements their assessment terms threats degradation risk. application semi-quantitative methods (degradation risk evaluation Risk Assessment Matrix) enabled ranking sites according to degree possible deterioration helped identify particular threats, which can be considered important when planning managing area’s natural resources. recognition values crags, along with identifying evaluating risks may serve basis for effective management further research.

Language: Английский

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Preliminary Assessment of Geohazards’ Impacts on Geodiversity in the Kratovska Reka Catchment (North Macedonia)

Geosciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 62 - 62

Published: Feb. 24, 2024

This comprehensive study investigates the intricate interplay between geodiversity, geohazards, and anthropogenic influences within Kratovska Reka catchment—an area distinguished by its remarkable geosites. Reka, spanning a length of 17.3 km, serves as left tributary to Kriva Reka. The watershed covering an 68.5 km2, is situated on northwestern inclines Osogovo Mts in North Macedonia. Despite harboring exceptional lacks protective measures for myriad Evaluating susceptibility including excessive erosion, landslides, flash floods, this research identifies heightened risk zones, particularly valley tributaries. A multi-hazard model reveals that 56.07% basin vulnerable geohazards. correlates lithological composition, relief features, morphometric characteristics with emphasizing significance paleovolcanic resisting erosion. Human-induced factors, notably deforestation inappropriate land use, amplify underscores urgent need geosite protection sustainable management mitigate geohazards’ impacts. Additionally, it explores correlation use practices importance responsible safeguarding geological geomorphological values researched area.

Language: Английский

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New horizons in geodiversity and geoheritage research: Bridging science, conservation, and development

Moravian Geographical Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 33(1), P. 2 - 6

Published: March 1, 2025

Abstract Geodiversity and geoheritage research has gained increasing prominence in natural social sciences, reflecting their critical role nature conservation, regional development, geosystem services, environmental change. Given the inter- transdisciplinary character of geodiversity studies, a notable shift from basic mapping, description assessment particular geosites to more advanced sophisticated methods approaches is evident during last years. Emerging themes include quantitative analyses geodiversity-biodiversity relationships, dynamics geomorphosites, innovative degradation risk methodologies tailored varying conditions, geotourism assessments specific areas, application concepts policy management. Additionally, integrating GIS IT tools enhanced evaluation elements landscape structures ecosystem services. This article provides brief reflection on new directions serves as an introduction Special Issue Moravian Geographical Reports ‘Geodiversity Geoheritage: Bridging Science, Conservation, Development’. Generally, it can be stated that papers included this special issue reflect necessity interdisciplinary address contemporary challenges conservation

Language: Английский

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Climate Change and Geotourism: Impacts, Challenges, and Opportunities

Tourism and Hospitality, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. 514 - 538

Published: Sept. 29, 2023

Climate change and rising sea levels present significant challenges for geotourism destinations activities. Accelerated changes in geomorphological processes threaten or diminish both the physical existence aesthetic qualities of geoheritage assets, hence visitor experience, as well presenting increased new risks from natural hazards. This is particularly a concern mountain coastal areas, also where greater extremes temperature precipitation affect comfort. A literature review was conducted to assess extent which consequences climate have been recognised research. With exception glacier-based geotourism, few studies considered impacts reported planning development adaptation measures. However, didactic potential raising awareness has commonly recognised. wider tourism identified additional destination-supply visitor-demand issues that will sustainability face change. These include motivations, travel behaviour, perceptions destination image, reactions local, national, international mitigation responses, geoethical considerations around carbon footprints sustainable modes travel. Situating within broader body multidisciplinary research should help inform strategies conjunction with measures adapt on sites.

Language: Английский

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Fire and geodiversity

International Journal of Wildland Fire, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 33(4)

Published: April 5, 2024

Geodiversity elements contribute significantly to local and global hydrological, biogeochemical ecosystem services as such, fire is a potentially disruptive force with long-term implications. from limiting karstic speleothems formation, compounding impacts of peat-fire-erosion cycles. additionally possess important cultural, aesthetic, environmental values, including the support services. Hence, assessments potential damage should consider implications for land users, society, culture, alongside geomorphic on geodiversity elements. With view providing concise set descriptors response fire, we qualify in places, quantify, how may degrade geosystem function. Where possible, highlight influence intensity frequency gradients, cumulative deterioration values. Geoconservation integral protected areas effected functions values presenting issues management, consequences extending through delisting, degazetting, resizing areas. Future research reserve systems concentrate understanding synergistic effects geophysical landscape.

Language: Английский

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Geoheritage Degradation Risk Assessment: Methodologies and Insights

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(23), P. 10336 - 10336

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Over the past 25 years, geoconservation studies and interest in geoheritage have grown significantly. However, assessment of degradation risks associated with geosites remains less explored. This aspect is crucial for effective management conservation geosites, which face pressure from natural human factors. In many countries, are at risk or loss due to lack a systematic inventory inadequate management. Therefore, evaluating monitoring priority scientific community. Common investigation schemes approaches recognizing preventing threats still lacking. paper presents first literature review on related terms. Through an extensive search widely used databases, 130 papers were selected analyzed. The findings highlight growing focus quantitative risk, most research conducted local scales, while identifying climate change as underexplored yet critical factor. Future priorities include refining spatial temporal understanding processes, fostering global collaboration improve strategies.

Language: Английский

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Risk of Degradation and Coastal Flooding Hazard on Geoheritage in Protected Areas of the Semi-arid Coast of Brazil

Water, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(14), P. 2564 - 2564

Published: July 13, 2023

Geoconservation should be incorporated in the discussions regarding climate change impacts on geoheritage degradation, especially coastal areas that are directly affected by extreme events. The degradation risk protected of Brazilian semi-arid coast was assessed using a quantitative method. A correlation with tidal flooding hazard predicted scenario also considered for study areas. results show most geosites present high due, mainly, to their exposure negligence and inadequate public management uses. All located plain exposed rising tides, which is associated human action leads worrying scenarios loss scientific aesthetic values. collected data support need rethink mitigation problems may become major threats conjunction global change.

Language: Английский

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Geological heritage in the Northern Apuseni Mountains (Romania): Degradation risk assessment of selected geosites

International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(4), P. 574 - 591

Published: Oct. 14, 2023

This study focuses on evaluating the geological heritage of Northern Apuseni Mountains in Romania, assessing scientific, educational and tourism value various elements. Geological elements, such as rocks, formations, fossils, structures, landscapes, offer valuable insights into unique events or phenomena. Understanding their significance is crucial for conservation management purposes. Our aims to identify assess degradation risk eleven selected geosites based specific criteria related vulnerability deterioration potential human impact. The assessment revealed that three geosites, namely type locality dacite (Poieni), paleontological reserve Snail Hill from Vidra, Upper Cretaceous rudist-bearing shallow-marine deposit Crișului Valley, have a high risk, necessitating development targeted geoconservation plans. For Runcuri Karst Plateau, Tășad Reserve, Bedeleu Massif, Turda Gorges, Călugări Spring, we obtained moderate risk. Possibility main secondary deficiency legal protection, easy access large number tourists are factors contribute increased Low was found structures located Padiș Plateau Galbena Valley. Their location within Natural Park provides framework protection. elements Sighiștel Valley also present low due little known visited area. results provide comprehensive evaluation Mountains, offering contributing highlighting need protective measures. research outcomes broader field management, providing guidance presentation scientific information promoting understanding appreciation geosites. Effective promotion strategies can enhance awareness encourage sustainable while safeguarding these features.

Language: Английский

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Sustainable Geotourism in the Chiusella Valley (NW Italian Alps): A Tool for Enhancing Alpine Geoheritage in the Context of Climate Change

Geosciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(7), P. 175 - 175

Published: June 24, 2024

The Chiusella Valley (NW Italian Alps) is a key area for both the history of alpine orogeny and its environmental context. It presents major structural features (including Traversella neoalpine intrusion section Insubric line) evidence past climate changes in region. Even if was previously renowned mining activities most recently considered an rural with minor tourist attractions, important geoheritage could offer alternatives to traditional mountain activities, which are facing adversity from increasing temperatures. This paper emphasises role geotourism enhancing sustainable development raising awareness change. For this purpose, geodiversity has been analysed several geosites have identified. research methodology includes field surveys, analysis existing educational scientific literature, assessment by quantitative five groups indicators, including scientific, cultural, values. geosite selection within reveals memories present but also supports targeted area. Additionally, specific location identified hosting indoor showcasing change action. These valuable contributions provide opportunities exploring Alps vicinity Po Plain urban areas, while minimizing impact facilitating on geoheritage.

Language: Английский

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