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Exploring Geosites Considering Geological Characteristics of the Gochang-gun Area, Korea

고창군 일대의 지질학적 특성을 고려한 지질명소 탐색

  • Cho, Kyu-Seong (Division of Science Education/Institution of Science Education/Institution of Fusion Science, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Hong, Deok-Pyo (Division of Science Education/Institution of Science Education/Institution of Fusion Science, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Park, Kyeong-Jin (KAIST Global Institute For Talented EDucation (GIFTED))
  • 조규성 (전북대학교 과학교육학부/과학교육연구소/융합과학연구소) ;
  • 홍덕표 (전북대학교 과학교육학부/과학교육연구소/융합과학연구소) ;
  • 박경진 (KAIST 과학영재교육연구원)
  • Received : 2015.06.24
  • Accepted : 2015.08.04
  • Published : 2015.08.30
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Abstract

This study is to explore geosites considering the geological characteristics in Gochang-gun and to investigate a possibility of being designated as the national geopark of Korea. In this study, the geosites within Gochang-gun are explored through literature search and field work. The results indicate that seven of the geosites in the Seonunsan area are relevant as potential national geopark, including Jinheunggul, Dosolam Maebulsang, Youngmungul, Nakjodae and Cheonmabong, Byungbawi, spherulitic rhyolite, and Dolmen site. In addition, there are other areas that have valus in terms of geological and educational aspect, including Hajeon mud flat and Myoungsasipri beach. The results of study imply that if various educational programs for the geotourism are properly developed, the Gochang-gun area has potential to be designated as the national geopark of Korea.

본 연구는 고창군 일대의 지질학적 특성을 고려한 지질명소를 탐색하고 국가지질공원의 가능성을 조사한 것이다. 고창군 일대의 지질명소는 문헌 연구 및 현장 조사를 통해 탐색하였다. 그 결과 선운산도립공원 내에 있는 진흥굴, 도솔암 마애불, 용문굴, 낙조대와 천마봉 등 4곳과 그리고 병바위, 구과상 유문암, 고창고인돌 3곳, 총 7곳의 지질명소를 제안하였다. 이외에도 지질학적, 교육적 가치가 뛰어난 지역인 하전 갯벌과 명사십리 해빈 등이 있다. 더불어, 다양한 지질관광 교육프로그램이 개발된다면 고창군 일대는 국가지질공원으로 지정될 자격을 갖추고 있다고 판단된다.

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