The main threats to geosites are construction work, but also erosion or changes on land often due to human impact. The main causes of damage to geosites are:
Destruction – can be caused by exploitation of certain minerals.
Reduction – caused by paths, roads, construction work etc.
Cover – caused by reservoirs, inhabited areas, landfills, soil reclamation, afforestation etc.
Priority in conservation from a professional point of view could for instance be given to places where:
Geosites are well preserved and have a scientific importance.
History of geological periods or events is preserved.
A lot of research has been carried out and a long history of research exists.
Research can be repeated.
A lot of geological knowledge has been supplied.
A certain period has been researched and described (reference site).
Geosites are unique on a global scale and/or are special for Iceland.
The main threats to geosites are construction work, but also erosion or changes on land often due to human impact. The main causes of damage to geosites are:Destruction – can be caused by exploitation of certain minerals.Reduction – caused by paths, roads, construction work etc.Cover – caused by reservoirs, inhabited areas, landfills, soil reclamation, afforestation etc.Priority in conservation from a professional point of view could for instance be given to places where:Geosites are well preserved and have a scientific importance.History of geological periods or events is preserved.A lot of research has been carried out and a long history of research exists.Research can be repeated.A lot of geological knowledge has been supplied.A certain period has been researched and described (reference site).Geosites are unique on a global scale and/or are special for Iceland.
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