GEOAM: A Holistic Assessment Tool for Unveiling the Geoeducational Potential of Geosites

A new assessment method named GEOAM (geoeducational assessment method), that will be a useful tool for highlighting the geoeducational and geoethical value of a geosite, is proposed. This method takes into account, initially, 11 criteria, which are grouped into 8 categories. Each criterion addresses...

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Published in:	Geosciences
Main Authors:	George Zafeiropoulos, Hara Drinia
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Subjects:	geoheritage assessment geoeducation geoethics sustainability stakeholder
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/13/7/210

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