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http://dx.doi.org/10.7854/JPSK.2019.28.3.195

Geosites, Geoheritages and Geotrails of the Hwaseong Geopark, the Candidate for Korean National Geopark  

Cho, Hyeongseong (Department of Geology, Gyeongsang National University)
Shin, Seungwon (Geological Research Center, Geology Division, KIGAM)
Kang, Hee-Cheol (Department of Geological Sciences, Pusan National University)
Lim, Hyoun Soo (Department of Geological Sciences, Pusan National University)
Chae, Yong-Un (Department of Geological Sciences, Pusan National University)
Park, Jeong-Woong (Soong-Moon High School)
Kim, Jong-Sun (Department of Geological Sciences, Pusan National University)
Kim, Hyeong Soo (Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University)
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The Journal of the Petrological Society of Korea / v.28, no.3, 2019 , pp. 195-215 More about this Journal
Abstract
Geopark is a new system for development of the local economy through conservation, education, and tourism that is an area of scientific importance for the earth sciences and that has outstanding scenic values. The Hwaseong Geopark, the candidate for Korean National Geopark is composed of 10 geosites: Gojeongri dinosaur egg fossils, Ueumdo, Eoseom, Ddakseom, Goryeom, Jebudo, Baengmiri Coast, Gungpyeonhang, Ippado and Gukwado geosites. In this study, geosites, geoheritages, and geotrails of the Hwaseong Geopark were described in detail, and the value and significane as a geopark were also discussed. The geology of the Hwaseong Geopark area belonging to the Gyeonggi Massif consists of the Precambrian metamorphic and meta-sedimentary rocks, Paleozoic sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, Mesozoic igneous and sedimentary rocks, and Quaternary deposits, indicating high geodiversity. The Gojeongri Dinosaur Egg Fossils geosite, designated as a natural monument, has a geotrail including dinosaur egg nest fossils, burrows, tafoni, fault and drag fold, cross-bedding. Furthermore, a variety of infrastructures such as eco-trail deck, visitor center are well-established in the geosite. In the Ueumdo geosite, there are various metamorphic rocks (gneiss, schist, and phyllite) and geological structures (fold, fault, joint, dike, and vein), thus it has a high educational value. The Eoseom geosite has high academic value because of the orbicular texture found in metamorphic rocks. Also, various volcanic and sedimentary rocks belonging to the Cretaceous Tando Basin can be observed in the Ddakseom and Goryeom geosites. In the Jebudo, Baengmiri Coast, and Gungpyeonghang geosites, a variety of coastal landforms (tidal flat, seastacks, sand and gravel beach, and coastal dunes), metamorphic rocks and geological structures, such as clastic dikes and quartz veins can be observed, and they also provide various programs including mudflat experience to visitors. Ippado and Gukwado geosites have typical large-scale fold structures, and unique coastal erosional features and various Paleozoic schists can be observed. The Hwaseong Geopark consists of outstanding geosites with high geodiversity and academic values, and it also has geotrails that combine geology, geomorphology, landscape and ecology with infrastructures and various education and experience programs. Therefore, the Hwaseong Geopark is expected to serve as a great National Geopark representing the western Gyeonggi Province, Korea.
Keywords
Hwaseong Geopark; geopark; geosite; geoheritage; geotaril; geo-education; geo-tourism;
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