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Quantitative-Qualitative Method for Quick Assessment of Geodiversity

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  • Vladyslav Zakharovskyi

    (School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand)

  • Károly Németh

    (School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
    Institute of Earth Physics and Space Science, 9400 Sopron, Hungary
    The Geoconservation Trust Aotearoa, Ōpōtiki 3122, New Zealand)

Abstract

The article demonstrates a method for quantitative-qualitative geodiversity assessment based on core elements of abiotic nature (geology and geomorphology) according to a proposed weight multiplied by the area of spread through the studied region. The territory of the Coromandel Peninsula was selected as a case study due to its diverse geology and geomorphology. The north part of the Peninsula (Port Jackson, Fletcher Bay and Port Charles districts) was chosen because of the variety of rock types (sedimentary and volcanic groups) covering the region, while historical stratovolcano remnants and old sediments provide a good variety of meadow hills and weathered coastal cliffs. Meanwhile, the method utilizes easily accessible data (topographical and geological map) to assess slope angle (morphometry) and rock groups, including their age (geology) to identify areas in the sample region with significant geodiversity values. Moreover, the aim of this research is to make the assessment of geodiversity simpler and more accessible for various parts of the world with minimal required information. In this paper, we provide access to improve and utilize this method in geologically diverse territories to select the best areas for geotourism, geoeducation and geconservation planning.

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  • Vladyslav Zakharovskyi & Károly Németh, 2021. "Quantitative-Qualitative Method for Quick Assessment of Geodiversity," Land, MDPI, vol. 10(9), pages 1-21, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:10:y:2021:i:9:p:946-:d:631186
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