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- ArtykułOtwarty dostępMalaysian geotourism – The Langkawi Geopark as a model area(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2014) Mordal, MałgorzataThe Langkawi Geopark is one of the first geoparks in the region, created under the auspices of UNESCO and can be considered as a role model not only in South East Asia, but also on a global scale. Presently, the approach towards tourism is holistic, therefore, combining the benefits for the environment, local population and tourists (under the idea of sustainable tourism generally and geotourism in particularly) is essential. On the Langkawi Islands, natural conditions for the development of geotourism are outstanding. They exhibit all the major rock types, beginning with those from the Cambrian period, fossil and faults. The most important however, is the fact that all those geological features are well exposed, and they are easy to reach, since the infrastructure on the island is developed excellently. This paper presents the strategy of development of sustainable tourism / geotourism at the governmental level, the geographical settings of Langkawi and geology of Langkawi, infrastructure of Langkawi Geopark and its applied use.
- ArtykułOtwarty dostępThe Herľany geyser – a unique hydrogeological and geotouristic locality in Europe(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2014) Štrba, ĽubomírThe paper introduces the Herľany geyser as a unique geotouristic locality that would be appreciated as a member of any geosite network. Based on description of general geology and hydrogeology of the area, the text explains the origin of the cold-water geyser. Applying the method of geosites assessment, detailed geotouristic value of the geyser is specified for the first time.
- ArtykułOtwarty dostępVisitors’ background as a factor in geosite evaluation. The case of Cenozoic volcanic sites in the Pogórze Kaczawskie region, SW Poland(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2014) Różycka, Milena; Migoń, PiotrThe paper presents a new approach to geosite assessment in which individual preferences and needs of visitors with different backgrounds, i.e. knowledge of Earth science and interest in geoheritage, are taken into account. The aim of the study is to analyze how perspectives of visitors, split into three different categories (viz. geo-expert, interested visitor and unaware visitor), may affect evaluation of geosites. Parallel evaluations of a group of 11 geosites in the Pogórze Kaczawskie region representing mid-Cenozoic volcanism have been carried out and their results compared. Emphasis on different criteria resulted in considerable changes in the positions of certain geosites in the rankings. Based on the assumption that attractiveness of a geosite may be also perceived variously depending on the season, the attempt has been made to include ‘seasonal factor’, i.e. the role of vegetation that obscures the visibility of geological and geomorphological features, in the assessment procedure. Shifts in position of individual geosites were generally minor but this may be related to a small sample used in this pilot study.
- ArtykułOtwarty dostępBuilding stone used in architectural objects in the town of Wieluń(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2014) Śpiewak, AdamThe architectural space of the center of Wieluń and chosen objects located in the town were analyzed. Research was carried out on the identification of building stones in this particular area. On the basis of the research, it is possible to find over fifty kinds of various stone materials, including sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. These were classified and counted. For the first time, a coefficient of Used Kinds of Stone in architectural Objects (UKSO) was suggested. Its purpose was to show, from the engineering point of view, the amount of the stone in urban architecture. The most interesting stone pictures display their variations in color, structure and texture. The gathered results confirm their geological inheritance and increase the tourist attractiveness of the town.
- ArtykułOtwarty dostępThe geological and tourist attractions of the largest Australian cities and their surroundings(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2014) Jamorska, IzabelaAustralia, labelled the continent of contrasts, is one of the most geologically interesting places in the world. Australia is home to some of the oldest rocks and minerals in the world. Some of the oldest parts of Australia are incredibly well preserved, with rocks that appear as though they could have formed yesterday. The majority of Australians live in coastal areas, because the interior of the country, called the Outback can be a very arid area with many deserts and a lack of water. The largest cities, like Sydney, Perth and Melbourne, are situated along the coast. Great distances between the cities are surprising to foreigners. In these areas, buildings or people are not the most interesting attractions. In fact, it is the geology that is most interesting.