Studying the threats and vulnerability of geosites in the north of Garmsar and Aradan region for the purpose of protection

maghsoudi, mehran; heidary, elham

Volume 10, Issue 4 (12-2023) Journal of Spatial Analysis Environmental Hazards 2023, 10(4): 145-162 | Back to browse issues page

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maghsoudi M, heidary E. Studying the threats and vulnerability of geosites in the north of Garmsar and Aradan region for the purpose of protection. Journal of Spatial Analysis Environmental Hazards 2023; 10 (4) :145-162
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Studying the threats and vulnerability of geosites in the north of Garmsar and Aradan region for the purpose of protection

Mehran Maghsoudi

¹, Elham Heidary

1- , maghsoud@ut.ac.ir

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Geological diversity has created a new branch of the tourism industry called geotourism , where geological and geomorphological features are explored . The main focus of geotourism on geological elements includes two items, form and process . There is a set of geological forms and processes in places , which are called geosites . This has given rise to a new branch of tourism called geotourism , which examines places that have the ability to attract tourists and management aspects that can help the local community for economic development. In the first stage , it is very important to know the abilities and characteristics of the studied area . Scientific, tourism and educational evaluation of geosites in the region is the basis for optimal exploitation and sustainable development. In recent years, more attention has been paid to the Garmsar region, which has led to the development of geotourism. The impact of tourists and mines that have been created by humans, the Tastkan caves that have changed the strength of the salt caves, and also the role of natural factors, have all led to the environment's reaction

Keywords: Geotourism, geosite, threats, sensitivity, vulnerability

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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Special
Received: 2023/08/6 | Accepted: 2023/12/18 | Published: 2024/04/28