Bhawanisingh G. Desai, Anjali Chaudhary, Suruchi Chauhan, Ajendra Singh
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Abstract
Geoscience, as a discipline, is deeply rooted in field-based learning, depending greatly on real-world observations. Geological outcrops are essential for effective learning and scientific advancement. Crafting educational initiatives centred around essential geological sites carries immense significance. Hence, imparting geological knowledge to future generations becomes paramount by actively safeguarding precious geological sites from irreversible loss. The Kachchh Rift basin holds a wealth of knowledge about Mesozoic sediments, showcasing remarkably well-preserved fossil-rich layers. The notable Jaramara geostation has gained substantial acclaim as a prominent tourist hotspot. Owing to its historical and cultural heritage as a battleground site, referred to as “kutch jo Kurukshetra,” it attracts significant tourists. Identifying proposed geo-education stations in these tourist sites will improve geo-education for the general public. Promoting this region as a vital geosite serves a dual purpose: preserving and nurturing the area for geoscience enthusiasts while contributing to the local community’s growth and development. Since general awareness mainly revolves around Jaramara’s cultural aspects, the current work advocates for integrating Jaramara as a Geoeducation station by complimenting 14 additional sites unique to the general public and geoscience professionals. These sites offer an enriching outdoor classroom to grasp the Mesozoic geological history of the Jhurio, Jumara, and Jhuran formations of the Kachchh Basin. Among these sites, the Jaramara cliff stands out with its gracefully curving escarpment and distinct Jara and Jumara domes. This geological wonder exhibits a seamless sequence of the Jhurio, Jumara, and Jhuran Formations. Thus, these sites and the suggested locations are pivotal in unravelling the intricate story of the Mesozoic succession.
地球科学作为一门学科,深深植根于实地学习,很大程度上依赖于现实世界的观察。地质露头是有效学习和科学进步的必要条件。围绕重要地质遗址开展教育活动具有重大意义。因此,通过积极保护珍贵的地质遗址免遭不可逆转的损失,向后代传授地质知识变得至关重要。Kachchh裂谷盆地拥有丰富的中生代沉积物知识,展示了保存完好的富含化石的地层。著名的Jaramara地质站作为一个著名的旅游热点获得了大量的赞誉。由于其作为战场的历史和文化遗产,被称为“kutch jo Kurukshetra”,它吸引了大量的游客。在这些旅游景点设立地理教育站,有助改善市民的地理教育。将该地区推广为重要的地质遗址有双重目的:为地球科学爱好者保护和培育该地区,同时为当地社区的增长和发展做出贡献。由于一般的认识主要围绕着Jaramara的文化方面,目前的工作主张将Jaramara整合为一个地理教育站,通过补充14个独特的地点给公众和地球科学专业人士。这些遗址为掌握Kachchh盆地Jhurio、Jumara和Jhuran地层的中生代地质历史提供了丰富的户外课堂。在这些遗址中,贾马拉悬崖以其优雅的弯曲悬崖和独特的贾马拉和朱马拉圆顶而脱颖而出。这个地质奇观展示了Jhurio, Jumara和Jhuran地层的无缝序列。因此,这些地点和建议的地点对于解开中生代演替的复杂故事至关重要。
期刊介绍:
The Geoheritage journal is an international journal dedicated to discussing all aspects of our global geoheritage, both in situ and portable. The journal will invite all contributions on the conservation of sites and materials - use, protection and practical heritage management - as well as its interpretation through education, training and tourism.
The journal wishes to cover all aspects of geoheritage and its protection. Key topics are:
- Identification, characterisation, quantification and management of geoheritage;
- Geodiversity and geosites;
- On-site science, geological and geomorphological research:
- Global scientific heritage - key scientific geosites, GSSPs, stratotype conservation
and management;
- Scientific research and education, and the promotion of the geosciences thereby;
- Conventions, statute and legal instruments, national and international;
- Integration of biodiversity and geodiversity in nature conservation and land-use
policies;
- Geological heritage and Environmental Impact Assessment studies;
- Geological heritage, sustainable development, community action, practical initiatives and tourism;
- Geoparks: creation, management and outputs;
- Conservation in the natural world, Man-made and natural impacts, climate change;
- Geotourism definitions, methodologies, and case studies;
- International mechanisms for conservation and popularisation - World Heritage Sites,
National Parks etc.;
- Materials, data and people important in the history of science, museums, collections
and all portable geoheritage;
- Education and training of geoheritage specialists;
- Pedagogical use of geological heritage - publications, teaching media, trails, centres,
on-site museums;
- Linking the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005- 2014) with geoconservation.