Geodiversity and Biodiversity of the Tropical Shelf of Northeastern Brazil

Vital, Helenice; Domínguez, José Maria Landim; Bastos, Alex Cardoso; Araújo, Tereza Cristina Medeiros de

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-21329-8_6

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“…These were implemented in different formats (mpeg, avi, wma) so that they could be played on different multimedia systems (PC, DVD, etc.). The described methodology is compatible with the implementation of geoheritage cartography in web applications, viewers and geoportals, which allows the different thematic layers generated in this study to be supported in various applications of virtual viewers and geoportals [23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31]. This procedure facilitates the use of "augmented reality", the purpose of which is to view and manage graphic information through an Internet browser, a mobile phone, a PDA or a laptop.…”

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Geodiversity and Geoheritage to Promote Geotourism Using Augmented Reality and 3D Virtual Flights in the Arosa Estuary (NW Spain)

Martínez-Graña,

González-Delgado,

Nieto

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Geoheritage constitutes a natural resource that promotes sustainable rural tourism by creating employment and activities that allow population settlement in unpopulated areas with great natural heritage. The objective of this work is to value the singularity and variety of the geosites, which show a wide geodiversity, with lithological, geomorphological, tectonic and natural process diversity (fluvial, coastal, sedimentary, etc.). In the “Arosa estuary” (Galicia, Spain), seven Geosites have been identified, described and valued, determining their scientific, educational and tourist-recreational potential and obtaining values between 565 and 660 points. The state of conservation and risk of degradation is analyzed in order to proceed with their geoconservation, promoting sustainable geo-tourism. The values of degradation susceptibility range between 0.03 and 3 points, and anthropic degradation between 0.33 and 1.73 points. A 3D virtual itinerary is made using Google Earth, implementing descriptive sheets, interpreted diagrams and photographs, and analysis of the geological processes. An interactive virtual flight is presented for academic and tourist purposes to promote geotourism. The virtual tour also has geomatic didactic elements: geoapp and georeferenced thematic cartographies. These resources are helpful for the unknown geoheritage of the population that lives or visits the “Arosa estuary”, favoring sustainable development and fostering attitudes and skills of respect for nature.

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