Evaluation of Geotouristic Capabilities of Mud Volcanoes Based on Pralong Model for sustainable development (Case Study: Southeast Caspian Sea)
Subject Areas : GEOMORPHOLOGY
1 - Associate Professor Department of Geography,Islamic azad university of Nour Branch
Keywords: Geotourism, mud volcano, Pralong method, Southeast of Caspian Sea,
Abstract :
Abstract Geotourism has a special place in the sustainable tourism market. It is a type of tourism that preserves or strengthens geographical features including culture, aesthetics, land heritage and welfare of the inhabitants of an area. One of the most important issues in this regard is the lack of knowledge of geotourist attractions, sometimes their forgetfulness and, unfortunately, its destruction in some places. This research has been done with the aim of identifying and introducing the geotouristic features of these mud volcanoes, which can have therapeutic and economic value. The method of this research is applied in terms of purpose and in terms of descriptive-analytical and field nature. In order to evaluate and rank the grades in the geomorphological locations of mud volcanoes, the Pralong method has been used. To achieve this goal, topographic and geological maps, the results of field visits and questionnaires have been considered as the main data and tools of the research. The results of Pralong method showed that each of the mud volcanoes (Qarniariq and Naftlijeh and Incheh Borun) with high tourist grade of 0.46, 0.44 and 0.43, respectively, have high tourist attraction and in terms of prioritization Qarniariq mud volcano is a priority for tourism. Accordingly, mud volcanoes have a high potential in attracting tourism, lack of proper advertising infrastructure, lack of amenities for tourists is the main reason for the lack of geotourism in the region. Keywords: Geotourism, mud volcano, Pralong method, Southeast of Caspian Sea
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