The geomorphologic landscape of the Abruzzo region is a great example of a variety and complexity of processes and morphogenetic events in Italy. Complex Meso-Cenozoic palaeogeographies are still reflected by the main mountain chains of Abruzzo and offer scientists and tourists imaginary journeys through ancient, now vanished, coral atolls and blue deep seas. Valleys of glacial origin, alluvial cones, actual soils and palaeosoils still preserve the memory of these "gone-worlds", with unique geomorphosites scattered all over the region. In Abruzzo, the ‘region of parks’ par excellence and a "green lung" of Europe, the educational enhancement of geomorphological themes has been pursued, with the creation and installation of information panels and theme trails. In this framework, this paper illustrates methods, initiatives and activities for the enhancement of geological landscape and geomorphosites, mainly through geological trails and geological information panels, as well as contributing to the identification of possible new geomorphosites. Geological trails and information panels are mostly based on different types of tools such as: 3D reconstructions, aimed to provide a three-dimensional perception of geologic processes and elements; landforms highlights, aimed at increasing the perception and identification of landforms and processes, as well as their impact on the landscape; palaeo-geographic reconstructions and cartoons, aimed at showing the evidence of landscape evolution.
Geomorphosites and geotourism in the parks of the Abruzzo region (Central Italy).
MICCADEI, Enrico;PIACENTINI, Tommaso;
2011-01-01
Abstract
The geomorphologic landscape of the Abruzzo region is a great example of a variety and complexity of processes and morphogenetic events in Italy. Complex Meso-Cenozoic palaeogeographies are still reflected by the main mountain chains of Abruzzo and offer scientists and tourists imaginary journeys through ancient, now vanished, coral atolls and blue deep seas. Valleys of glacial origin, alluvial cones, actual soils and palaeosoils still preserve the memory of these "gone-worlds", with unique geomorphosites scattered all over the region. In Abruzzo, the ‘region of parks’ par excellence and a "green lung" of Europe, the educational enhancement of geomorphological themes has been pursued, with the creation and installation of information panels and theme trails. In this framework, this paper illustrates methods, initiatives and activities for the enhancement of geological landscape and geomorphosites, mainly through geological trails and geological information panels, as well as contributing to the identification of possible new geomorphosites. Geological trails and information panels are mostly based on different types of tools such as: 3D reconstructions, aimed to provide a three-dimensional perception of geologic processes and elements; landforms highlights, aimed at increasing the perception and identification of landforms and processes, as well as their impact on the landscape; palaeo-geographic reconstructions and cartoons, aimed at showing the evidence of landscape evolution.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
