Geodiversity has elements of exceptional scientific value that are considered to represent
geoheritage, or geological heritage. One way to conserve and promote the knowledge of …

Soil is an important resource for the development of life and the quality of natural
ecosystems. Oil exploitation requires the implementation of complementary infrastructure …

Since the Digne Convention in 1991, the literature related to Geoparks has gained a
growing interest on the academy's part, especially in achieving the preservation of …

Using SWOT and TOPSIS models, this study aimed to determine West Lake's potential as a
tourist destination. In terms of study methodology, the current research is a descriptive …

Santa Elena Peninsula is characterized by beautiful geological features, historical
geoscientific knowledge, and mineral and tourism resources that could all be combined for …

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.) …

The Santa Elena province in Ecuador has outstanding geological potential in petroleum,
mining and geosite resources. All the wealth of palaeontological samples and their inherent …

Zaruma is host to the ''El Sexmo''tourist mine, the galleries of which extend below the city,
and its exploitation dates back to precolonial times. The mining boom created important …

The geoparks' primary objective is to promote local sustainable development based on three
key strategies: geotourism, geoconservation, and education. Given the increased interest in …