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Virtual 3D tour of the Neogene palaeontological heritage of Huelva (Guadalquivir Basin, Spain)

Environmental Earth Sciences volume 73, pages 4609–4618 (2015)Cite this article

Abstract

Virtual fieldtrips in palaeontology and geology offer an expanded environment to make field sites more accessible for a broader audience. Based on extensive experience working in upper Neogene deposits in the province of Huelva, on the western edge of the Guadalquivir Basin, we have selected 10 sites for their regional palaeontological-geological interest (geosites). By applying geoinformatic tools, we have produced a virtual 3D tour of the georeferenced geosites, integrating multiple thematic digital layers (including geological maps, topographical maps, a digital terrain model and orthophotos). Each stop in the tour contains descriptive and graphic elements that can be viewed in free virtual globes (e.g., Google Earth), combined with diagrams, photographs and information sheets that quantitatively assess the cultural tourism, scientific and educational value of the geosite. From this digital 3D geodatabase, we propose a virtual flight itinerary that can be displayed in compatible video formats and using new technologies, such as smartphones, tablets or iPads.

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Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness: Projects CGL2009-11539/BTE, CGL2012-33430/BTE and CGL2012-37581/BTE.

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  1. Geology Department, Sciences Faculty, University of Salamanca, Caídos square s/n, 37006, Salamanca, Spain

    J. A. González-Delgado, A. M. Martínez-Graña, J. Civis, F. J. Sierro & J. L. Goy

  2. Geological Survey of Spain, Street Ríos Rosas, 23, 28003, Madrid, Spain

    J. Civis

  3. Stratigraphy Department, Geological Sciences Faculty, University Complutense, 28040, Madrid, Spain

    C. J. Dabrio

  4. Geodynamics and Paleontology Department, Experimental Sciences Faculty, University of Huelva, Avenue 3 de Marzo s/n, 21071, Huelva, Spain

    F. Ruiz, M. L. González-Regalado & M. Abad

  5. Manuel Abad De Los Santos, Departament of Geology, University of Atacama, Avenue Copayapu 485, Copiapó, Chile

    M. Abad

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González-Delgado, J.A., Martínez-Graña, A.M., Civis, J. et al. Virtual 3D tour of the Neogene palaeontological heritage of Huelva (Guadalquivir Basin, Spain). Environ Earth Sci 73, 4609–4618 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-014-3747-y

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