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Title: HIERARCHIZATION AND TYPOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OF THE GEOSITE NETWORK AS A FOUNDATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POTENTIAL DOLNY SPIS GEOPARK, SLOVAKIA

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HIERARCHIZATION AND TYPOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OF THE GEOSITE NETWORK AS A FOUNDATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POTENTIAL DOLNY SPIS GEOPARK, SLOVAKIA

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Authors

Miriama Javorska; Vladimir Cech

DOI

10.5593/sgem2025/5.1/s19.018

DOI Issue

10.5593/sgem2025/5.1

ISSN

1314-2704

ISBN

978-619-7603-85-9

Language

English

Volume

Issue

5.1

Editor

• Prof. Dr. hab. oec. Baiba Rivza, LATVIA• Prof. DSc. Ildiko Tulbure, GERMANY• Prof. DSc. Oleksandr Trofymchuk, UKRAINE

Scientific Area

Ecology, Biodiversity, and Environmental Protection

Abstract/ Foreword

The study focuses on the assessment of geosites in the Dolný Spiš region of eastern Slovakia as a foundational framework for the establishment of a potential geopark. This region is characterized by significant geological diversity, notable geomorphological features, and substantial anthropogenic heritage, particularly related to historical mining activities. Based on the inventory of 42 geosites, a typological classification was conducted, dividing the sites into six main types and several subtypes. The evaluation methodology applied a modified version of the M-GAM (Modified Geosite Assessment Model), which enables a comprehensive assessment of geosites based on scientific, aesthetic, conservation, functional, and touristic criteria. According to their M-GAM scores, the geosites were subsequently ranked into four hierarchical levels of importance (local, regional, national, and international). The results revealed that five geosites reach international importance, confirming the high geotourism potential of the area. The study provides a methodological tool for the systematic assessment of geosites in the planning process of establishing a potential geopark, supporting its role as an effective model of regional development grounded in geoscientific knowledge.

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This research was funded by VEGA; Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic, under grant number 1/0271/25.

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HIERARCHIZATION AND TYPOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OF THE GEOSITE NETWORK AS A FOUNDATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POTENTIAL DOLNY SPIS GEOPARK, SLOVAKIA

Proceedings Тitle

Proceedings of 25th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2025, Volume 25, Issue 5.1

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25th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2025, Volume 25, Issue 5.1, 29 June - 6 July, 2025

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Proceedings Paper

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STEF92 Technology

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International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM

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SWS Scholarly Society; Acad Sci Czech Republ; Latvian Acad Sci; Polish Acad Sci; Russian Acad Sci; Serbian Acad Sci and Arts; Natl Acad Sci Ukraine; Natl Acad Sci Armenia; Sci Council Japan; European Acad Sci, Arts and Letters; Acad Fine Arts Zagreb Croatia; Croatian Acad Sci and Arts; Acad Sci Moldova; Montenegrin Acad Sci and Arts; Georgian Acad Sci; Acad Fine Arts and Design Bratislava; Russian Acad Arts; Turkish Acad Sci.

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155-170

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29 June - 6 July, 2025

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10460

Keywords

geosite, hierarchization, typological classification, M-GAM model, potential Dolný Spiš geopark