TEHRAN-- A huge geopark in the city of Bahabad, the central province of Yazd, is planned to be engraved on the national heritage list, the provincial tourist chief has said.The national registration of the geopark can present this traveler attraction to tourists in addition to aid tourist development in the region, Ahmad Akhundi explained on Wednesday.The tourism authorities also prepare to prepare the geopark for worldwide registration on the UNESCO World Heritage list within 3 years, the main added.A geopark is a unified location that advances the defense and use of geological heritage in a sustainable method and promotes the financial well-being of individuals who live there.

A UNESCO definition of the international geopark is a unified area with a geological heritage of global significance.

Geoparks use that heritage to promote awareness of essential concerns facing society in the context of our vibrant planet.Experts think that the majority of geoparks assist promote awareness of geological threats, including volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, and lots of assistance prepare disaster mitigation methods with regional communities.

Geoparks embody records of previous climate changes and are indicators of existing climate modifications as well.ABU/ AM