The announcement was made by IUGS President John Ludden, Stanley Finney, IUGS Secretary General, and Asier Hilario chair of the International Commission on Geoheritage on August 27th during an special event of the 37th International Geological Congress in Busan, Republic of Korea.
More than 700 experts from 80 nations and 16 international organizations participated in this global endeavor, which consolidates the recognition of geological heritage by the IUGS.
The Second 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites, as with the First 100, receive IUGS recognition because they are the highest scientific value. They are the world’s best demonstrations of geologic features and processes. They are located worldwide, and they are geologically diverse. Recognition and visibility of the “Second 100” by IUGS can lead to their further appreciation, to their use as educational resources, and, most importantly, to their preservation.
More information: www.iugs-geoheritage.org
