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El Hierro Island Global Geopark

El Hierro Island Global Geopark Diversity of Volcanic Heritage for Geotourism - Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism

1st Edition 2023

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Publisher's Synopsis

This open access book explores El Hierro Island, which is geologically the youngest of the Canary Islands (Spain). Having registered its latest volcanic eruption in 2011-2012, it is an oceanic subtropical island with low population pressure and a largely unchanged natural landscape. Accordingly, a great geodiversity of volcanic morphologies and erosion processes has been preserved. In addition, half of the land is protected as a Biosphere Reserve and as a UNESCO Global Geopark, and the island is pursuing energy self-sufficiency. Local tourism is a sustainable activity, as the main attractions are either diving or hiking through the island's various volcanic landscapes. Covering these and other aspects, and using accessible language, the book will appeal to scientists specialized in geotourism, active leisure entrepreneurs, and members of the general public interested in volcanic geoheritage and geotourism.

Book information

ISBN: 9783031072918
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition 2023
Language: English
Number of pages: 123
Weight: 313g
Height: 279mm
Width: 210mm
Spine width: 7mm