Coastal Erosion Threat on the Kızkumu Spit Geotourism Site (SW Turkey): Natural and Anthropogenic Factors

Gül, Murat; Küçükuysal, Ceren; Çetin, Esra; Ataytür, Öykü; Masud, Ahmed

doi:10.1007/s12371-020-00477-0

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“…Low-elevation coastal zones, especially on the island of Comino and eastern region of the island of Malta, southwest of Gozo, are highly vulnerable to environmental events, like floods, which can directly or indirectly affect the economic activities and coastal communities. For this reason, it is important to monitor the natural vulnerability due to the continuing active natural evolution of the coast which may affect the value of such landforms classified as geosites [91]. The Maltese National Risk Assessment [92] identifies a list of natural and weather-related hazards as earthquake, tsunami, landslides, coastal erosion, sea currents, flood and weather-related hazards.…”

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Degradation Risk Assessment: Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change on Geoheritage

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Several factors and processes, both natural and anthropogenic, can threaten the integrity of any geosite, leading to their degradation. For this reason, geoheritage degradation risks should be considered a fundamental step in any geoconservation strategy, all the more when the aim is to tackle the effects of climate change. The present work proposes a quantitative methodology for the degradation risk assessment of geosites by considering the extrinsic factors that can damage the geoheritage. The methodology has been tested on the Maltese Islands, where considerable previous research has been undertaken in order to highlight the international significance of the Maltese landscapes. Three criteria to assess the degradation risk are proposed: natural vulnerability, anthropogenic vulnerability and public use. For each criterion, several parameters have been identified in order to propose a detailed numerical evaluation. The results show that the degradation risk of geosites is mainly related to negligence and lack of knowledge of its inherent geological heritage, and which leads to public misuse and mismanagement of the geosites. The results give an overview of the condition of the geosites and provide information for the design and management of suitable protection measures, especially in the light of future threats related to climate change.

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Degradation Risk Assessment: Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change on Geoheritage

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“…Sand spits: are elongated accumulations of lose sediments extending from coast line into the sea, so that one end is linked to the land while the other one ends in the sea making a right angle to the coast line. Shore currents, sediment input and river processes influence the formation and development of spits (Gül et al, 2020). During early development, they grow up increasing in length until the reach deep water where the action of destructive waves starts.…”

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“…A group of heads were established by concrete construction of tourist villages in the face of attacking waves, which led to carving and consequently erosion of marine forms such as spits as in the case of the "Holiday Inn" resort, where the backfilling operations extended beyond the waves breaking line. A recent study by Gül et al (2020), indicated that uncontrolled sand extraction, inhibition of long-shore currents and walking along the spit of Kizkumu (SW Turkey), have caused intense erosion. The inherent danger of backfilling operations and land expansion at the expense of sea water appears in the destruction of geomorphological phenomena in the area and the creation of a new industrial forms, which harms the components of the natural environment, especially distinction of some biotic species.…”

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Sustainable Use of Geomorphological Forms in Tourism, the Case of Half Moon Bay, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

NORELDEEN,

SALAMA,

BABIKER

2023

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The Coastal geomorphology of the Half Moon Bay in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia has created great opportunity for human interventions. Public and private tourism and entertainment facilities were established along the Bay cost leading to modifications of natural phenomena. Therefore, this study aims at assessing tourism uses of geomorphological forms in the Half-moon Bay and identifying practical aspects related to sustainable tourism. It was based on literature review, field survey, analysis of google earth satellite imagery, risk analysis and SWOT analysis. Depending on the characteristics of the different coastal forms, various tourist activities were developed in the study area. However, environmental alterations, such as change of direction, length and meander of coastline have been recognized mainly, due to land excavation and backfilling of shallow sea water. Despite some constrains, several opportunities are available in order to promote and develop sustainable tourism in the region mainly supported by a set of legislations, efforts and actions at the national and local levels.

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“…However, despite boasting natural attractions In light of this context, recognizing the significance of effective tourism marketing is essential, as evidenced by numerous studies [12][13][14][15]. Leveraging geographic segmentation on social media platforms emerges as a promising strategy for disseminating information about Karanganyar's natural attractions and customizing promotional approaches to target specific audience demographics, as outlined by various researchers [16,17]. Furthermore, the global trend of promoting geotourism has gained momentum, as seen in numerous initiatives and investigations worldwide [18][19][20].…”

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Analysis of geotourism promotion strategies based on social media in Karanganyar Regency, Indonesia

Haksoro,

Priyana,

Hakim

2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Karanganyar Regency, known for its captivating mountainous geography, possesses significant potential for geo-tourism development. Enhancing the visibility of the region’s tourist attractions on social media platforms is imperative to capitalize on this potential fully, thus increasing their allure. This study aims to analyze the marketing strategies employed on social media to bolster the appeal of geo-tourism attractions. This research gathers comprehensive and reliable data from various natural tourist locations and relevant agencies using qualitative methods, survey techniques, and interviews. Several notable natural attractions with considerable developmental potential are identified, including Grojogan Sewu, Grojogan Pringgondani, Parang Ijo Waterfall, Jumog Waterfall, Telaga Madirda, and Sapta Tirta Pablengan. Key areas that influence tourism development are identified to foster the growth of these tourist hotspots. These include enhancing marketing and promotional efforts for natural tourist attractions through Instagram, optimizing accessibility to these destinations, and improving facilities and infrastructure. By addressing these aspects, tourists are more likely to be enticed to visit the natural wonders of Karanganyar Regency. The results of this study are expected to reveal effective social media-based marketing strategies for promoting natural attractions on Instagram in Karanganyar Regency. Furthermore, evaluating these strategies will lead to discovering new insights and improvements for leveraging the full tourism potential of the region.

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Coastal Erosion Threat on the Kızkumu Spit Geotourism Site (SW Turkey): Natural and Anthropogenic Factors

Cited by 8 publications

References 16 publications

Degradation Risk Assessment: Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change on Geoheritage

Degradation Risk Assessment: Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change on Geoheritage

Sustainable Use of Geomorphological Forms in Tourism, the Case of Half Moon Bay, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Analysis of geotourism promotion strategies based on social media in Karanganyar Regency, Indonesia

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