Geological heritage represents and brings together geological elements of great local and
global relevance. It also promotes conservation and sustainable use. This study aims to …

Since the Digne Convention in 1991, the literature related to Geoparks has gained a
growing interest on the academy's part, especially in achieving the preservation of …

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of academic research on volcanic
geomorphology, through the use of bibliometric analysis and bibliographic visualization …

Ecuador has shown a growth in its scientific production since 2011, representing 85% of the
total historical production. These investigations are reflected in scientific publications, which …

The development of geoeducation generates a link between people, landscapes, and their
culture by recognising the geological potential around geosites and their conservation …

Volcanic environments offer a unique combination for life development. UNESCO
recognized the Galapagos Islands as Natural World Heritage site due to the uniqueness of …

The geoparks' primary objective is to promote local sustainable development based on three
key strategies: geotourism, geoconservation, and education. Given the increased interest in …

The relevant geomorphological characteristics of territory represent an essential part of its
natural heritage. They are also an asset to be exploited for stimulating socio-economic …

Biodiversity is an essential component of nature, relegating the aspects of geodiversity,
which provides geological and landscape variety to a territory. However, the importance of …

Cajas National Park (CNP), located in southern Ecuador, comprises an area of high natural,
scientific and cultural value with wide recognition worldwide. This national park has a large …