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Palaeovolcanic Geoheritage from Volcano Geology Perspective within Earth's Geosystems: Geoeducation of the Potential Geopark Kratovo-Zletovo (North Macedonia)

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This research emphasizes the vital role of geoeducation in fostering a deeper appreciation of palaeovolcanic geoheritage in the Kratovo-Zletovo palaeovolcanic area, which is in the northeastern part of North Macedonia. In this paper a sophisticated and objective evaluation of the palaeovolcanic geoheritage for future proclamation as a protected area is provided. Various programs can be implemented to promote geoeducation at different educational levels, making the concepts of palaeovolcanic geoheritage, geoeducation, and geoconservation more accessible and understandable to the local community and visitors. The study applies the Brilha’s method as a means to evaluate the geoeducational potential of specific geosites within the Kratovo-Zletovo palaeovolcanic area. This method, designed to assess a wide spectrum of criteria, provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating the scientific, educational, and touristic potential of the identified geosites. This research contributes to our understanding of the multifaceted significance of palaeovolcanic geosites from scientific, educational, and touristic perspectives. It serves as a valuable reference for decision-makers, educators, and conservationists working to preserve and promote the geoheritage of the Kratovo-Zletovo palaeovolcanic area. The study underscores the need for a method for the inventory of geosites, considering their scientific value. Four key criteria—representativeness, integrity, rarity, and scientific knowledge—are proposed for selecting geosites. Although the method used is based on numerical data, it was supported by a heuristic approach and field research.

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  2. Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia

    Djordjije Vasiljević

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    Karoly Nemeth

  4. Lithosphere Physics Group, Institute of Earth Physics and Space Science, Sopron, 9400, Hungary

    Karoly Nemeth

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    Karoly Nemeth

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Aleksova, B., Vasiljević, D., Nemeth, K. et al. Palaeovolcanic Geoheritage from Volcano Geology Perspective within Earth's Geosystems: Geoeducation of the Potential Geopark Kratovo-Zletovo (North Macedonia). Geoheritage 16, 54 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00960-y

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