A statistical approach to estimates of geomorphological-morphotectonic diversity for evaluating the scientific value of geosites: a case study from the southeastern Lut desert, Iran
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2020-04
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Instytut Geologii UAM
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The present study aims to investigate the diversity index (dv-index) of morphotectonic and geomorphological landforms as one of the scientific value indices for evaluation of the geotouristic potential of the southeastern Lut desert using topographic statistical analysis. Scientific index scoring in most models is based on descriptive assessment by geotourists and experts. Statistical analysis of the dv-index in the present study helps experts to base their scoring on
scientific methods. The dv-index is controlled by several items. In the present study, we analyse two of these, including the classification of topographic continuity pattern (TCP) and topographic slope position correlation (TSPC). For this
purpose, a network of section lines is used to analyse slope continuity. The TSPC analysis is performed by using two
parameters of absolute value and slope position. Results for these two evaluated items indicate a score of 1.46 (out of 2)
for the dv-index. Given a rating of 5, the score obtained for the two items is a high one. Therefore, an initial estimate of
the dv-index indicates a significant scientific value of the study area.
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diversity index, geomorphosite, topography, statistical rating
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Geologos 26, 1 (2020): 75–86