The Cabo de Gata-Níjar UNESCO Global Geopark (Almería, Spain). A Volcanism between Land and Sea

Cabo de Gata-Níjar geopark is an exceptional volcanic zone in the western Mediterranean because of the submarine effusive volcanism and the large volume of subaerial pyroclastic deposits; volcanism developed between land and sea. Its extensive outcrops attract students and researchers from all over...

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Main Authors: Gloria García del Hoyo, Teodosio Donaire Romero
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Language:English
Published: OICC Press 2023-06-01
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Online Access:https://gcr.isfahan.iau.ir/article_702071_9d753090c886b3679bf439f47fc9a969.pdf
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description Cabo de Gata-Níjar geopark is an exceptional volcanic zone in the western Mediterranean because of the submarine effusive volcanism and the large volume of subaerial pyroclastic deposits; volcanism developed between land and sea. Its extensive outcrops attract students and researchers from all over Europe to have a better and more precise understanding of the processes behind this volcanism. The compositional range of the outcrops and climatic conditions have generated amazingly well exposed areas, where a wide range of volcanic deposits can be observed and studied. Its current position makes the whole complex an outstanding area for research and education in geology and volcanology. All this led to the designation of the area as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2015 and the development of a strategy to highlight the value of the geological heritage of the area, developing diverse tools in the form of brochures, maps, a geosite inventory and a legal framework to make conservation and research main objectives of the management team.
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spelling doaj-art-04ae2a8d5f1d438bb220a9bfc03430db2025-01-02T22:58:40ZengOICC PressGeoconservation Research2645-46612588-73432023-06-0161182810.30486/gcr.2023.1982390.1129702071The Cabo de Gata-Níjar UNESCO Global Geopark (Almería, Spain). A Volcanism between Land and SeaGloria García del Hoyo0Teodosio Donaire Romero1Cabo de Gata-Níjar UNESCO Global Geopark & Natural Park Headquarters, Calle Fundicion s/n, 04115, Rodalquilar (Níjar) Almería,SpainDepartamento de Ciencias de la Tierra, Facultad de Ciencias Experimentales, Universidad de Huelva Avda. de las Fuerzas Armadas s/n, 21007 Huelva, SpainCabo de Gata-Níjar geopark is an exceptional volcanic zone in the western Mediterranean because of the submarine effusive volcanism and the large volume of subaerial pyroclastic deposits; volcanism developed between land and sea. Its extensive outcrops attract students and researchers from all over Europe to have a better and more precise understanding of the processes behind this volcanism. The compositional range of the outcrops and climatic conditions have generated amazingly well exposed areas, where a wide range of volcanic deposits can be observed and studied. Its current position makes the whole complex an outstanding area for research and education in geology and volcanology. All this led to the designation of the area as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2015 and the development of a strategy to highlight the value of the geological heritage of the area, developing diverse tools in the form of brochures, maps, a geosite inventory and a legal framework to make conservation and research main objectives of the management team.https://gcr.isfahan.iau.ir/article_702071_9d753090c886b3679bf439f47fc9a969.pdfcabo de gata-níjargeoparksubmarine volcanismpyroclastic depositgeoconservationgeoheritagebetic-rif orogen
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The Cabo de Gata-Níjar UNESCO Global Geopark (Almería, Spain). A Volcanism between Land and Sea
Geoconservation Research
cabo de gata-níjar
geopark
submarine volcanism
pyroclastic deposit
geoconservation
geoheritage
betic-rif orogen
title The Cabo de Gata-Níjar UNESCO Global Geopark (Almería, Spain). A Volcanism between Land and Sea
title_full The Cabo de Gata-Níjar UNESCO Global Geopark (Almería, Spain). A Volcanism between Land and Sea
title_fullStr The Cabo de Gata-Níjar UNESCO Global Geopark (Almería, Spain). A Volcanism between Land and Sea
title_full_unstemmed The Cabo de Gata-Níjar UNESCO Global Geopark (Almería, Spain). A Volcanism between Land and Sea
title_short The Cabo de Gata-Níjar UNESCO Global Geopark (Almería, Spain). A Volcanism between Land and Sea
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topic cabo de gata-níjar
geopark
submarine volcanism
pyroclastic deposit
geoconservation
geoheritage
betic-rif orogen
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