Geological heritage represents and brings together geological elements of great local and
global relevance. It also promotes conservation and sustainable use. This study aims to …

Geotourism is sustainable tourism form which is primarily based on the existence of
geoheritage. Many research studies have been devoted to assessing geoheritage in last two …

Geodiversity is the variety of earth materials, forms and processes that constitute and shape
the Earth planet. Therefore, geodiversity includes essential for developing nature-based …

Coastal zones, with their significant geodiversity, are vital areas for geotourism. Effective
management is crucial to harness the geological interest of these sites as geotourism …

The inventory and assessment of a geosite in a territory provides a sound basis for the
protection and use of its geological heritage. This article aims to evaluate the most relevant …

The primary aims of this paper are to document the existing inventory and characterization of
geosites in Ecuador, through the review of relevant public documents (articles, reports, etc.) …

Volcanic environments offer a unique combination for life development. UNESCO
recognized the Galapagos Islands as Natural World Heritage site due to the uniqueness of …

Biodiversity is an essential component of nature, relegating the aspects of geodiversity,
which provides geological and landscape variety to a territory. However, the importance of …

Cajas National Park (CNP), located in southern Ecuador, comprises an area of high natural,
scientific and cultural value with wide recognition worldwide. This national park has a large …

The evaluation of geosites is an essential part of conserving the geodiversity and
biodiversity of an ecosystem, as well as safeguarding the cultural, geological …