Abstract
Development of urbanization imposed many mental and physical stresses on citizens. Air Pollution, noise pollution, Overcrowding, cars and the lack of green space caused Urbanites to need to have more leisure time. These causes resulted in interests of authorities to tourism. Tourism plays an important role in both Increasing revenues and employment and cultural and social aspects. Geotopes and geological phenomenon including caves, canyons, valleys, fossil sites, beaches etc., as a geological heritage, can be examined as potential geosites in developing geotourism and establishing geoparks. The studied area has various Climatic and geomorphological heritage including glacial cirques, terrace, wandering rocks, canyons and cliffs, caves and springs reflecting the ancient climates. Hence, it can be introduced as a platform for more geographical research as a geosite. key words: Geotope, Geosite, Geotourism, Geopark.
Highlights
Tourism is the main factor for sustainable development in the economic, social, cultural and environmental levels (Papoli Yazdi & Saqaei, 2006)
In terms of latitude and climate variability, there are various geotopes under Natural conditions of Iran which can play as an important role in tourist attraction and tourism development (Hamedi & Rezvani, 2012)
Climate, geologic features, there are various geotopes such as caves, beaches, and Kalut in Iran, which can be used as geological heritage in the form of potential geosites following provision of tourism infrastructures as a Geopark refers to lands with unique geological phenomena and evolutionary history of geology
Summary
Tourism is the main factor for sustainable development in the economic, social, cultural and environmental levels (Papoli Yazdi & Saqaei, 2006). The mountainous landscape of the region and the Jajrood River, Shemshak and Dizin ski resort and Hamloon Cave can be a factor in attracting tourists to the area Besides these factors, the existence of climatic and geomorphological heritage is suitable for studies of geologists and geographers. Geotopes or geological phenomena are effective factors on Geotourism development and establishment of geoparks (Wikipedia) These areas, mostly interested by geotourists, are scientifically important; so that, ecologists and those interested in natural history are attracted to geotopes (Nojavan, et al, 2009). The studied area is capable of tourist activities; it can be used as a Laboratory for studies of geology and geomorphology students Hypotheses It seems that the studied area is highly capable of tourist attraction and tourism and geotourism development in terms of ecology and geomorphology as well as favourable climatic conditions
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