The Geological and Palaeontological Heritage of the Buzău Land Geopark (Carpathians, Romania)

Brustur, Titus; Jipa, Dan C.; Macaleţ, Rodica; Ion, Gabriel; Ion, Elena; Popa, Adrian; Stanescu, Ion; Briceag, Andrei

doi:10.1007/s12371-016-0202-3

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“…The mountain regions encompass some of the major ecosystems on the Earth. They also comprise the most significant mineral, natural and geo-tourism resources (Dunets 2011;Sherba et al 2000;Melinte-Dobrinescu et al 2017;Bouzekraoui et al 2018). The national and internationally-based tourism represents one of the most emerging and profitable sectors of global industry.…”

Section: Discussion: Future Perspectivesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Geo-Tourism Perspectives In East Kazakhstan

Chlachula

2019

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Eastern Kazakhstan and the adjacent Gorno Altai of southern Siberia encompass very mosaic landscapes across all the geographic and geomorphic zones enclosing numerous (pre-)historic monuments, some of them being a part of the UNESCO World natural and cultural heritage. Excepting the high-mountain ranges (Rudno and Southern Altai, Narym, Tarbagatay and Dzhungarskiy Alatau) surrounding the territory, the interior open arid steppes characterized by a broken relief of the granite-built Central Kazakhstan Hills as well as the barren rocky semi-deserts in the SE parts of the land remain largely unexplored and tourism-uncovered. The extraordinary topographic diversity was generated by complex geological processes associated with the Cainozoic orogenesis and the changing Quaternary climates. Geo-tourism focusing on the most exquisite landscape forms (geo-sites) and geological formations is a new trend in the country with still minor activities that take advantage of the region's supreme geo-heritage potential. The unquestionable touristic-recreational attractiveness of this geographically marginal area of Central Asia (historically a part of the Russian Empire's Tomsk Gubernia) reflects unique natural features-both geomorphic and biotic-including orographic, hydrologic, climatic, mineral and pedogenic, as well as rare endemic plants and wildlife in addition to the colourful national Kazakh and Russian traditions. In spite of these predispositions, an introduction of a vital, sustainable geo-tourism in East Kazakhstan is impeded by the limited accessibility to the region due to an insufficient year-round transport infrastructure and poor local accommodation facilities in addition to the restricting boarder-zone entry regulations.

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Section: Discussion: Future Perspectivesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Geo-Tourism Perspectives In East Kazakhstan

Chlachula

2019

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“…The area has been the focus of multiple studies related to salt karst formation. This outcrop hosts the 6S cave, which has 3,234 m of passages and is the longest salt cave in Europe and the second longest in the world (Giurgiu, 2010;Melinte-Dobrinescu et al, 2017;Ponta, 2019). The caves within the salt diapir host multiple vegetal and animal remains (i.e., a >12,000-year-old molar from an Eqvus hemionus; Giurgiu, 2010 Merten et al, 2010).…”

Section: The Mânzălești Diapirmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The origin of the inclusions (tectonic or sedimentary) has long been debated (i.e., Olteanu, 1951;Popescu, 1951). They have a range of lithologies and could be derived from multiple sources, that is, the Tarcău or older nappes or Miocene conglomerate within the Tarcău nappe (Dumitrescu et al, 1970;Melinte-Dobrinescu et al, 2017;Meruțiu, 1912;Mrazec & Teisseyre, 1902;Olteanu, 1951;Popescu, 1951;Stoica & Gherasie, 1981).…”

Section: The Mânzălești Diapirmentioning

confidence: 99%

Low‐Angle Shear Within the Exposed Mânzălești Diapir, Romania: Salt Decapitation in the Eastern Carpathians Fold‐and‐Thrust Belt

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“…2 A) is a nature reserve (IUCN category IV) of geological, speleological, botanical and zoological importance, part of the Meledic Plateau ROSCI0199 Natura 2000 site (Andrăşanu 2007). The Aquitanian-Burdigalian salt is exposed here at the contact between the Tarcău and Subcarpathian Nappes (Săndulescu 1984;Melinte-Dobrinescu et al 2016). The massive salt, with reddish, green and grey clay interbeds, contains large amounts of impurities, like clayey-brec- Ediacaran turbidites from the foreland platform basement and bituminous Oligocene rocks) are concentrated in the overlying residual breccia.…”

Section: Salt Geosites In Buzău Landmentioning

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Salt is the Seed of Life: a Geotourism Potential Analysis of Salt Areas in Buzău Land, Romania

2021

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Geosites are essential elements of Geoparks, which can be used to transform geoheritage into sustainable economic, educational and social resources. One of the challenges we are generally facing today is in using these sites to their maximum potential, while ensuring their proper protection. In our experience, doing so successfully implies on one hand correctly evaluating their values, both from a quantitative point of view and from a qualitative, management perspective. On the other hand, it involves anchoring the management of the sites within the local communities, and that can be done by connecting them with as many local economic touchpoints as possible. An additional layer that ensures both the proper functioning of geosites as local resources, as well as their proper protection, is a holistic interpretation strategy that combines elements of geodiversity, biodiversity and cultural diversity, particularly the connection between people and places. Here, we illustrate this multifaceted approach using as examples five salt geosites from Buzău Land, in the Carpathian Mountains, Romania. We quantitatively evaluate the scientific, educational and touristic values, as well as the degradation risks of the geosites, and we qualitatively assess the tourist attractor potential of these sites and their interpretive value. Based on these analyses, we create a valuing framework in the guise of five geotrails, each with a distinct thematic that combines as many elements of local heritage as possible, as well as connecting them with local community members and businesses (i.e. economic touchpoints).

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The Geological and Palaeontological Heritage of the Buzău Land Geopark (Carpathians, Romania)

Cited by 20 publications

References 8 publications

Geo-Tourism Perspectives In East Kazakhstan

Geo-Tourism Perspectives In East Kazakhstan

Low‐Angle Shear Within the Exposed Mânzălești Diapir, Romania: Salt Decapitation in the Eastern Carpathians Fold‐and‐Thrust Belt

Salt is the Seed of Life: a Geotourism Potential Analysis of Salt Areas in Buzău Land, Romania

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