The tafoni that develop in sandstone cliffs have attracted the interest of both scientists and the general public. A necklace-like tafone system, referred to here as beaded tafoni, has developed in the prominent cliff...The tafoni that develop in sandstone cliffs have attracted the interest of both scientists and the general public. A necklace-like tafone system, referred to here as beaded tafoni, has developed in the prominent cliffs of the Danxia landscapes within the Longhushan Global Geopark in the subtropical zone of South China. This paper presents a new model of the formation of this system of extraordinary beaded tafoni. The cliffs of the Danxia landscapes of the study area are composed of an alluvial conglomerate(i.e.,red beds). These Danxia landscapes have subrounded summits that are covered by vegetation and experience a nearly vertical water flow induced by gravity. Erosion and collapse of the outsized gravels and concentrated pebbles in the red beds give rise to the initial development of the beaded tafoni. The tafoni then become rounded and beaded as a result of reworking and decay by fluvial outwash. During storms, intense water flows run vertically down the cliffs and generate a whirling motion in the tafoni.Consequently, the inside walls of the tafoni gradually become wider and smoother. During the late development stage, the beaded tafoni tend to become indistinct or disappear because of the interconnection of the tafoni and subsequent merging with the bedding-controlled cavities.展开更多
This study was conducted over a twelve-month period of study at Yuntaishan Global Geopark centered to assess the validity of interpretation system for the visitors there.And the author designed four sets of questionna...This study was conducted over a twelve-month period of study at Yuntaishan Global Geopark centered to assess the validity of interpretation system for the visitors there.And the author designed four sets of questionnaires for it,one for Chinese visitors, one for English-speaking visitors,one for the interpreters and one for management staffs of Yuntaishan Global Geopark.1149 Chinese visitors,15 English-speaking visitors,63 interpreters and展开更多
The geological heritage resource of water landscape in Yandangshan Global Geopark consists of 5 subclasses and 9 types,which cover more than 20 geological heritage spots.Including Dalongqiu Waterfall that is one of th...The geological heritage resource of water landscape in Yandangshan Global Geopark consists of 5 subclasses and 9 types,which cover more than 20 geological heritage spots.Including Dalongqiu Waterfall that is one of the four most famous waterfalls in China,Yanhu Wetland and Baixi Stream, which are the core of the geopark,By investigating展开更多
The global geoparks network was reviewed in terms of its establishment background,management,progress and so on to gain an outlook on its future in this paper.It can be concluded that the network will have more evenly...The global geoparks network was reviewed in terms of its establishment background,management,progress and so on to gain an outlook on its future in this paper.It can be concluded that the network will have more evenly and extensively-distributed members throughout the world,more thorough and comprehensive cooperation between its members,more展开更多
Increased hazards threatening the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)-designated sites and endangering cultural heritage and community well-being require attention and action.Con-si...Increased hazards threatening the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)-designated sites and endangering cultural heritage and community well-being require attention and action.Con-sidering the pivotal role of UNESCO sites in conservation and development,this study assessed their levels of disaster preparedness.The absence of studies assessing disaster awareness,risk perception,and preparedness among UNESCO site actors,as well as the pivotal place of preparedness within the Disaster Risk Management(DRM)cycle justifies this research.Applying the tenets of the Person-Relative-to-Event framework,we hypothe-sized that a strong positive correlation exists between perceived risks,resources,and disaster preparedness.To collect pertinent data,we employed an embedded mixed-method design and conducted an online questionnaire survey yielding 141 responses from 59 countries.From the results of relevant analyses,wildfires,floods,and droughts are top hazards occurring frequently in UNESCO sites,with significant concerns about pollution and habitat loss during future events.Smartphones emerged as the most available crucial DRM resource,with higher availability of DRM resources correlating positively and significantly with sites’preparedness.Our findings con-tribute valuable insights to address missing links for disaster-ready and resilient UNESCO sites,promoting their preservation for future generations.展开更多
The author selects a thorny issue of doubled designations that bother policy-makers, professional planners and managers in the field of conservation for protected areas. The analyzed case study areas cover 5 National ...The author selects a thorny issue of doubled designations that bother policy-makers, professional planners and managers in the field of conservation for protected areas. The analyzed case study areas cover 5 National Geoparks of China in Sichuan Province, 18 UNESCO Global Geoparks in China, and 219 World Heritage sites in China and 8 European nations. Through analysis and synthesis, the author concludes that doubled designation, which also leads to unbalanced park distribution, is particularly prevalent in China other than in Europe. Therefore, on-site management agencies and related governments in China should carefully translate the doubled designations into responsibilities and harmonious partnerships between all stakeholders in order to enhance the management effectiveness and avoid paper park phenomenon.展开更多
黄土中蕴涵着多种古气候指标,对不同地区黄土地层中的粒度和磁化率进行测定和分析,有利于进行古气候旋回的划分和全球气候变化对比。本研究选取克什克腾世界地质公园三义乡全新世黄土剖面和土城子晚更新世黄土剖面为研究对象,对代表性...黄土中蕴涵着多种古气候指标,对不同地区黄土地层中的粒度和磁化率进行测定和分析,有利于进行古气候旋回的划分和全球气候变化对比。本研究选取克什克腾世界地质公园三义乡全新世黄土剖面和土城子晚更新世黄土剖面为研究对象,对代表性黄土样品进行14C和光释光(OSL)测年以及粒度及磁化率分析,以重建研究区晚第四纪以来的古气候环境变化过程。三义乡剖面的14C测年结果为2.32 ka、9.05 ka、9.94 ka、11.27 ka,土城子剖面的光释光测年结果为21.5 ka、23.5 ka、43.9 ka、53.4 ka。分析结果显示,三义乡和土城子剖面均属于晚第四纪,后者老于前者,形成一个较为连续和完整序列的黄土剖面;黄土-古土壤沉积以粉砂(16~63μm)为主,含量占61.45%~62.4%,其次为砂粒(>63μm)和黏粒(<4μm);冰期表现为较粗的粒度和较低的磁化率值,而间冰期或间冰阶磁化率值明显增高,粒度则明显变细。三义乡和土城子剖面的粒度及磁化率记录了冷-暖、干-湿的气候旋回和至少4次夏季风强化事件,其发生时限分别为60~55 ka B.P.、34~25.6 ka B.P.、11.5~10 ka B.P.、8.6~2.2 ka B.P.。该特征与黄土高原洛川剖面的结果基本相似,反映两地的古环境演化在冰期-间冰期时间尺度上均受控于东亚季风的强弱变化。本研究为季风边缘区晚更新世以来古气候重建提供了新材料和参考数据。展开更多
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 41772197, 41602113)Open Research Fund from the Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Depositional Mineralization & Sedimentary Minerals (Shandong University of Science and Technology+1 种基金 Grant No. DMSM2017011)Jiangxi Provincial Graduate Innovation Fund Project (YC2018-S336)
文摘The tafoni that develop in sandstone cliffs have attracted the interest of both scientists and the general public. A necklace-like tafone system, referred to here as beaded tafoni, has developed in the prominent cliffs of the Danxia landscapes within the Longhushan Global Geopark in the subtropical zone of South China. This paper presents a new model of the formation of this system of extraordinary beaded tafoni. The cliffs of the Danxia landscapes of the study area are composed of an alluvial conglomerate(i.e.,red beds). These Danxia landscapes have subrounded summits that are covered by vegetation and experience a nearly vertical water flow induced by gravity. Erosion and collapse of the outsized gravels and concentrated pebbles in the red beds give rise to the initial development of the beaded tafoni. The tafoni then become rounded and beaded as a result of reworking and decay by fluvial outwash. During storms, intense water flows run vertically down the cliffs and generate a whirling motion in the tafoni.Consequently, the inside walls of the tafoni gradually become wider and smoother. During the late development stage, the beaded tafoni tend to become indistinct or disappear because of the interconnection of the tafoni and subsequent merging with the bedding-controlled cavities.
文摘This study was conducted over a twelve-month period of study at Yuntaishan Global Geopark centered to assess the validity of interpretation system for the visitors there.And the author designed four sets of questionnaires for it,one for Chinese visitors, one for English-speaking visitors,one for the interpreters and one for management staffs of Yuntaishan Global Geopark.1149 Chinese visitors,15 English-speaking visitors,63 interpreters and
文摘The geological heritage resource of water landscape in Yandangshan Global Geopark consists of 5 subclasses and 9 types,which cover more than 20 geological heritage spots.Including Dalongqiu Waterfall that is one of the four most famous waterfalls in China,Yanhu Wetland and Baixi Stream, which are the core of the geopark,By investigating
文摘The global geoparks network was reviewed in terms of its establishment background,management,progress and so on to gain an outlook on its future in this paper.It can be concluded that the network will have more evenly and extensively-distributed members throughout the world,more thorough and comprehensive cooperation between its members,more
文摘Increased hazards threatening the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)-designated sites and endangering cultural heritage and community well-being require attention and action.Con-sidering the pivotal role of UNESCO sites in conservation and development,this study assessed their levels of disaster preparedness.The absence of studies assessing disaster awareness,risk perception,and preparedness among UNESCO site actors,as well as the pivotal place of preparedness within the Disaster Risk Management(DRM)cycle justifies this research.Applying the tenets of the Person-Relative-to-Event framework,we hypothe-sized that a strong positive correlation exists between perceived risks,resources,and disaster preparedness.To collect pertinent data,we employed an embedded mixed-method design and conducted an online questionnaire survey yielding 141 responses from 59 countries.From the results of relevant analyses,wildfires,floods,and droughts are top hazards occurring frequently in UNESCO sites,with significant concerns about pollution and habitat loss during future events.Smartphones emerged as the most available crucial DRM resource,with higher availability of DRM resources correlating positively and significantly with sites’preparedness.Our findings con-tribute valuable insights to address missing links for disaster-ready and resilient UNESCO sites,promoting their preservation for future generations.
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文摘The author selects a thorny issue of doubled designations that bother policy-makers, professional planners and managers in the field of conservation for protected areas. The analyzed case study areas cover 5 National Geoparks of China in Sichuan Province, 18 UNESCO Global Geoparks in China, and 219 World Heritage sites in China and 8 European nations. Through analysis and synthesis, the author concludes that doubled designation, which also leads to unbalanced park distribution, is particularly prevalent in China other than in Europe. Therefore, on-site management agencies and related governments in China should carefully translate the doubled designations into responsibilities and harmonious partnerships between all stakeholders in order to enhance the management effectiveness and avoid paper park phenomenon.
文摘黄土中蕴涵着多种古气候指标,对不同地区黄土地层中的粒度和磁化率进行测定和分析,有利于进行古气候旋回的划分和全球气候变化对比。本研究选取克什克腾世界地质公园三义乡全新世黄土剖面和土城子晚更新世黄土剖面为研究对象,对代表性黄土样品进行14C和光释光(OSL)测年以及粒度及磁化率分析,以重建研究区晚第四纪以来的古气候环境变化过程。三义乡剖面的14C测年结果为2.32 ka、9.05 ka、9.94 ka、11.27 ka,土城子剖面的光释光测年结果为21.5 ka、23.5 ka、43.9 ka、53.4 ka。分析结果显示,三义乡和土城子剖面均属于晚第四纪,后者老于前者,形成一个较为连续和完整序列的黄土剖面;黄土-古土壤沉积以粉砂(16~63μm)为主,含量占61.45%~62.4%,其次为砂粒(>63μm)和黏粒(<4μm);冰期表现为较粗的粒度和较低的磁化率值,而间冰期或间冰阶磁化率值明显增高,粒度则明显变细。三义乡和土城子剖面的粒度及磁化率记录了冷-暖、干-湿的气候旋回和至少4次夏季风强化事件,其发生时限分别为60~55 ka B.P.、34~25.6 ka B.P.、11.5~10 ka B.P.、8.6~2.2 ka B.P.。该特征与黄土高原洛川剖面的结果基本相似,反映两地的古环境演化在冰期-间冰期时间尺度上均受控于东亚季风的强弱变化。本研究为季风边缘区晚更新世以来古气候重建提供了新材料和参考数据。
