Tajogaite 2021 Eruption (La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain): An Exceptional Volcanic Heritage to Develop Geotourism

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Javier Dóniz-Páez¹  Károly Németh³  Rafael Becerra-Ramírez¹  William Hernández¹  Rafael U. Gosálvez¹  Estela Escobar¹  Elena González¹ 

[1] Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias;Grupo de Geopatrimonio y Geoturismo en Espacios Volcánicos, GeoTurVol-Departamento de Geografía e Historia, Facultad de Humanidades, Universidad de La Laguna;School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University;Lithosphere Physics Research Group, Institute of Earth Physics and Space Science;The Geoconservation Trust Aotearoa Pacific;GEOVOL, Department Geography and Land Planning, Facultad de Letras, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha

关键词: volcanic heritage;    geotourism;    sites of geoturistic interest;    geo-itineraries;    Tajogaite;    La Palma;    Spain;   

DOI  :  10.3390/IECG2022-13748

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

In the Canary Islands, sixteen historical eruptions have been documented in Lanzarote, Tenerife, El Hierro, and La Palma. The latest eruption, the Tajogaite eruption, occurred in 2021 in La Palma and the richness and diversity of the natural and cultural heritage associated with this eruption can be a valuable resource for attracting visitors and tourists. The main aim of this work is to select sites of geotourist interest (SGIs) in order to create geo-itineraries. The methodology used is based on fieldwork and drone flight videos and photos taken during and after the eruption. Sixteen SGIs have been selected and studied. Eleven sites represent the geo-heritage of the Tajogaite eruption and seven sites are related to the surrounding natural and rural landscapes. In the near future, geo-itineraries (for in-person and virtual visits) will be created for visitors to La Palma and for the interested online audience.

【 授权许可】

CC BY