Geodiversity Research Methods in Geotourism
Abstract
:1. Why Geodiversity Methods for Geotourism
1.1. Research Objectives in Geodiversity
1.2. The Most Decisive Features of Quantitative and Qualitative Geodiversity
2. Most Commonly Used Methods in Geodiversity
- are used to recognize terrain and its initial characteristics,
- allow to recognize other previously unknown features of natural objects,
- report on the condition of the natural environment,
- allow you to sort out the information you have so far,
- the basis for the further complex calculations.
- allow to distinguish the differences and similarities of objects,
- give to the objects a scientific character,
- use different values of objects for different purposes.
- allow for a better organization of geographical space,
- help in the promotion of sustainable development of geotourism.
2.1. Geodiversity Methodological Approach
2.1.1. Inventory of the Natural Environment in Terms of Geodiversity
2.1.2. Categorization of Geodiversity Characteristics (Quantitative and Qualitative)
2.1.3. Implementation of Geography Map and Selection of Basic Field and Ground Position
2.1.4. Assessment of Geodiversity
- Eg—is a number of physical features defined for given unit area,
- R—is a roughness coefficient of unit area,
- S—is the surface of unit area.
2.1.5. Visualization of Geodiversity Assessment
2.1.6. Assignation of Geodiversity Regions
3. Final Remarks
Conflicts of Interest
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Quantitative Geodiversity Features | Qualitative Geodiversity Features |
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geomorphological | educational/scientific value |
paleontological | value of availability |
mineralogical | value of object condition and threat |
petrological | semantic value |
stratigraphic | special qualities * |
tectonic | economical value |
hydrological | connection with biodiversity |
hydrothermal | function in environment |
volcanic | natural hazard risk |
speleological | |
sedimentary | |
marine | |
glacial |
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