Скачать или смотреть Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark, China

The Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark, which was extended this year, features 75 geoheritage sites, incuding 38 protected volcanoes. This Chinese site is a natural monument of Quaternary basaltic volcanology, with craters documenting nearly all types of basaltic and phreatomagmatic explosions. The geopark features several ‘maar’ craters, formed when groundwater came into contact with lava and exploded. Chinese and German scientists are cooperating on their study. UNESCO Global Geoparks celebrate the 4.6-billion-year history of our planet and the geodiversity that has shaped every aspect of our lives and societies. Furthermore, Geoparks create opportunities for sustainable tourism, enhance regional sustainable development and promote education for sustainable development.