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GeoHeritage & GeoTourismGeoHeritage & GeoTourism● “Geoheritage” is a generic but descriptive term
applied to sites or areas of geologic features with significant scientific, educational, cultural, or aesthetic value.
● "Geotourism" tourism focuses on landscape and geosites and the conservation of geo-diversity and an understanding of Earth sciences through appreciation and learningAlso Geotourists are conscious of the environment and inclined to seek culture and unique experiences when they travel.
GSI's WEBSITEGSI's WEBSITE
Geotagging the photographs would have made it possible for others to see the site
Geotagging sites of Geo-HeritageGeotagging sites of Geo-Heritage● As Geologists we have our sites and samples
with location maps or sketches in field notes● Geotagging: Process of adding geographical
identification metadata to various media such as a geotagged photograph video and websites. This data usually consists of latitude and longitude coordinates, though they can also include altitude, bearing, distance, accuracy data, and place names.
● Show it on a Digital Globe is an easy choise●
What is neededWhat is needed
Freelance or Hobby GeotaggingFreelance or Hobby Geotagging
Digital Globes● Googlemaps● OpenStreetMaps>● Bhuvan● VRGeo >>
Validation of GeotaggingValidation of Geotagging● Validation of data photos and their location:● This is needed for an official attempt (website)● I. Open an Official website and upload all sites
and notes.● II Create a webpage discussing various
attempts of Geotagging and comment on the veracity. You may choose freely available webpages.
An ExampleAn Example
Inertrappean beds of Panigidi near Rajahmundry
The Threat:● Mining of Deccan traps has made Geological
site obscure and dangerous for any field work.
GeoTagged PhotoGeoTagged PhotoGEOTAGGED PHOTO
GPS Track with Photo and MetadataGPS Track with Photo and Metadata
See all the Photos concernedSee all the Photos concerned
See track published on Digital GlobeSee track published on Digital Globe
See the Photos and MetadataSee the Photos and Metadata
How Geotourism can help Save Geological Heritage:
Food for thought
How Geotourism can help Save Geological Heritage:
Food for thought
Make Geotourists understand Geological TimeShow that Human Beings have arrived just before midnight on a 24 hour Geologial Day
GeoTourism and Drama go togetherGeoTourism and Drama go together
GeotourismGeotourism● We can make Tourist routes including other
sites of Archeological significanse● Ex: Vizag: Beach Sands, Wave cut benches,
Bad-Lands ● And● Thotlakonda Budhist sites
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thotlakonda ● Toba Ash beds of Nagavali.....● Make Geo-Guides .. Geotourism is sustainable
GeoheritageGeoheritage● You can make a difference.● Geotag all Photos and Field Work Tracks● Add Geological Archeological Anthropological
data of the area● Be a Geoguide. Train geoguides as this
becomes popular● We need not wait for funding to start
Geotourism for Geoheritage. Do Your Bit
Thank YouThank You
V.Ravi [email protected]
Director (Retd) GSI, TI, Hyderabad
Joint Secy, OSGeo India
S.RamamurthyDirector, GSI, Hyderabad
And OSGeo India
V.Ravi [email protected]
Director (Retd) GSI, TI, Hyderabad
Joint Secy, OSGeo India
S.RamamurthyDirector, GSI, Hyderabad
And OSGeo India
