Geotourism in the Sultanate of Oman: Samail Ophiolite Geosites–A Concept of Sustainable Geotourism

Contenu

Nasir, Sobhi. 2022. « Geotourism in the Sultanate of Oman: Samail Ophiolite Geosites–A Concept of Sustainable Geotourism ». In Geotourism in the Middle East, 135-57. Springer, bibliographie, consulté le 2 avril 2025, https://ibadica.org/s/bibliographie/item/49113

Titre

Geotourism in the Sultanate of Oman: Samail Ophiolite Geosites–A Concept of Sustainable Geotourism

Créateur

Nasir, Sobhi Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

rédacteur

Allan, Mamoon Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Dowling, Ross Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Sujet

Géologie -- Oman Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Résumé

Geotourism is a form of natural area tourism that focuses on geology and natural heritage of the land. Geoconservation and geological heritage are considered now as a new challenge for geological research which concentrate on the preservation of sites of geological value. Oman is considered by geologists and geotourists as an open geologic book and a big wonderful outdoor geological Museum with unique geological features. The country offers many geological features which are spectacular or unique. The geological stories can be found everywhere in Oman, where one can explore the fascinating geology in one of the most varied and diverse landscapes – from gravel to sand to salt, Oman has a landscape, outcrop, archaeological sites, local culture and fascinating human stories or formation to suit everyone. Therefore, the country attracts more and more geosciences students to study geology in the field, as well as tourists to enjoy the spectacular scenery. As a consequence, thereof geological heritage is in danger of being destroyed due to lack of awareness, and the need to protect unique geological sites and landscapes.

Est une partie de

Geotourism in the Middle East Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Couverture spatiale

Cham

Editeur

Springer Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Date

2023

pages

135-157

Langue

eng

ISBN

978-3-031-24170-3

Titre abrégé

Geotourism in the Sultanate of Oman

uri

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24170-3_10

Nasir, Sobhi. 2022. « Geotourism in the Sultanate of Oman: Samail Ophiolite Geosites–A Concept of Sustainable Geotourism ». In Geotourism in the Middle East, 135-57. Springer, bibliographie, consulté le 2 avril 2025, https://ibadica.org/s/bibliographie/item/49113