Mehran maghsoudi; Mohsen Barzkar; Mosa Abbasi; Anvar Moradi Moradi
Volume 9, Issue 25 , April 2014, , Pages 88-114
Abstract
Geomorphotourism is a branch of geosciences and tourism studies, which studies the geomorphosites or geomorphological special locations. In this research geotourism potentials of geomorphosites in Mahabad county were analyzed based on new techniques such as Comanescu method and field studies. ...
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Geomorphotourism is a branch of geosciences and tourism studies, which studies the geomorphosites or geomorphological special locations. In this research geotourism potentials of geomorphosites in Mahabad county were analyzed based on new techniques such as Comanescu method and field studies. Values resulted from each method were compared with each other, and the scientific, cultural, economic, management, and beauty values of the sites were analyzed by Comanescu method. Geotouristic valuation of each Geomorphosite is of paramount importance in tourism planning and investment respecting the geomorphotouristic potentials of the area. Among the examined landforms, Saholan water cave was found to have the highest score of 75.
mehran maghsudi; mohammad alizadeh; saeed rahimi har abadi; mojtaba hadai arani
Volume 7, Issue 19 , November 2012, , Pages 49-68
Abstract
Geomorphosites and geomorphological landscape concepts have newly entered the realm of tourism and geography emphasizing the spotting of specific and valuable locations for tourism. These geomorphosites by combining cultural, historical and ecological heritage offer great potentials for development of ...
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Geomorphosites and geomorphological landscape concepts have newly entered the realm of tourism and geography emphasizing the spotting of specific and valuable locations for tourism. These geomorphosites by combining cultural, historical and ecological heritage offer great potentials for development of sustainable tourism. Kavir National Park is one of places that embody many diverse ranges of geomorphosites. In this article we attempt to assess the Geomorphotourism potentials of geomorphosites in Kavir National park, by using Pereira method and field works. Employing two criteria of scientific and complementary values, we identify the geomorphology value of the site from the tourism perspective. Also the management criterion is obtained via adding the conservation and usage values. Final value of geomorphosites is achieved through the sum of two main values mentioned above. Findings are of great significance for tourism planning and investment in tourism development. It is demonstrated that among different landforms in Kavir national park, sand dunes with the score of 14.38 own the highest value. At the end, we propose that every planning and development in tourism in this area be done with a good consideration of sustainability issues.
