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Keyword: Geosites

Original Article Geosite
Analysis of Geosites and Proposal for Expansion: Journey towards UNESCO Status for Călimani National Park

The exploration and identification of new geosites in the Călimani Mountains region heralds a significant opportunity to establish Romania’s first UNESCO volcanic geopark. This ambitious initiative aims to meticulously evaluate both natural and anthropogenic geosites across the area, highlighting their scientific, educational, and touristic significance, as well as their deep connections to the region’s rich […]

Original Article Geoconservation Geoparks Paleontology
Jurassic Marine Crocodiles in the Monts d’Ardèche UNESCO Global Geopark

Located in France on the eastern edge of the Massif Central, the Parc naturel regional des Monts d’Ardèche, inscribed as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2014, presents great geological diversity. This includes a sedimentary boundary between the Jurassic and Cretaceous, represented by limestone and marl. Fossils of crocodilians have been discovered in these layers, highlighting […]

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