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The Geomorphodiversity of Cerro Colorado (Córdoba, Argentina): A Key Factor in Geo-Cultural Heritage Assessment

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The Cerro Colorado Natural and Cultural Reserve, Córdoba, Argentina, is well known for its impressive rock paintings on sandstone formations. While previous research in the area has focused mainly on archaeological sites, this study aims to provide geomorphological data through an updated landform inventory and geomorphometric diversity index map, as the basis for managing the geo-cultural heritage area and potential sites for geo-tourism and geo-education. ALOS PALSAR DEMs at 12.5 m spatial resolution were used as a primary data source for mapping the study area. Features were digitally drawn into a geographical information system (GIS) and checked during a field survey. The results indicate that the landforms and points of geological interest give this region high geodiversity, which underlines the importance of including a geoperspective in the protection of nature and a sustainable use of the territory. The cavernous landforms contain native rock paintings, which make them unique in the region. The conservation of archaeological sites requires geomorphological knowledge in order to prevent degradation and loss of cultural and natural heritage. In addition to scientific interest, the history of the landscape through its geodiversity is relevant for educational, communicational, and geo-tourism purposes.

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We thank to Luis Tissera and Héctor Biurrum for their help during field work. The authors thank the anonymous reviewers for their constructive comments and useful suggestions.

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This manuscript is a contribution to the project funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Córdoba Province, GRFT 2017–09.

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  1. Istituto Di Scienze Polari, Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche ISP-CNR, Via P. Gobetti, 101, 40129, Bologna, Italy

    Gabriella M. Boretto

  2. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Físicas y Naturales. Argentina. Av. Vélez Sársfield 1611Ciudad Universitaria, X5016CGA, Córdoba, Argentina

    Gabriella M. Boretto, Marcela Cioccale & Claudio Carignano

  3. Facultad de Filosofía Y Humanidades, Museo de Antropologías, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científcas Y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina

    Sandra Gordillo

  4. Instituto de Antropología de Córdoba (IDACOR), Avda. Hipólito Yrigoyen 174, X5000JHO, Córdoba, Argentina

    Sandra Gordillo

  5. Instituto de Estudios Avanzados en Ingenieria y Tecnologia (IDIT), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Av. Vélez Sársfield 1611, Ciudad Universitaria, Córdoba, Argentina

    Claudio Carignano

  6. Facultad de Filosofía y Humanidades. Consejo de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Estudios Históricos/Centro de Estudios Históricos (IEH/CEH),, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina

    Andrea Recalde

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Gabriella Boretto: Writing. Investigation. Formal analysis. Methodology. Field trip. Marcela Cioccale: Validation. Methodology. Supervision. Software. Resources. Sandra Gordillo: Visualization. Investigation. Supervision. Claudio Carignano: Field trip. Visualization. Supervision. Andrea Recalde: Field trip. Visualization. Investigation.

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Boretto, G.M., Cioccale, M., Gordillo, S. et al. The Geomorphodiversity of Cerro Colorado (Córdoba, Argentina): A Key Factor in Geo-Cultural Heritage Assessment. Geoheritage 16, 55 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00963-9

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