- 2007-2023Development History of the UNESCO Global Geopark
In
April 1999, the establishment of the Global Geoparks Programme was officially
proposed.
In
February 2004, the GGN was established.
In
September 2005, Keketuohai was approved as the fourth b…
- 2103-2023What Are Potholes?
Numerous pits and caves are
scattered throughout the granite riverbeds beneath the Holy Bell Peak. These
unique formations feature a narrow opening, a spacious interior, a level base,
and smooth walls, bearing a re…
- 2103-2023Value of the UNESCO Global Geopark● Geological heritage: The
UNESCO Global Geopark aims to protect and display unique geological heritage
with international value, scientifically restoring and narrating the
4.6-billion-year story of the Earth through…
- 1603-2023Genesis and Evolution of Granite Niches
On the opposite side of the
Holy Bell Peak, numerous rugged caves are scattered across the surface of the
rock wall, resembling niches. How did these niches come into being?
A large number of coarse
mineral…
- 1403-2023Evolution Process of Granite Gorge Landforms
The evolution process of granite gorge landforms in the Geopark is generally divided into five stages: infancy, gulley, narrow gorge, gorge, and broad valley.
Infancy Stage
Due to orogenic activity of th…
- 1403-2023Genesis and Evolution of Holy Bell Peak
Holy Bell Peak is an iconic
geological relic landscape within the Geopark. From the front, it resembles a
towering wall, while from the side, it takes the shape of a campanulate peak.
With a height of approximately…
- 3103-2022How to Avoid Earthquakes?
In case of a sudden
earthquake, it is crucial to follow the principle of "adopting appropriate
measures that are tailored to local conditions and timing". When
earthquakes occur, people may face different situation…
- 2503-2022Earthquake DamageEarthquakes have the
potential to damage natural environment and artificial facilities. Generally,
earthquakes that cause disasters have the two aspects of damage at the same
time.
The damage caused by
earthquakes t…
- 2203-2022Fuyun EarthquakeOn August 11, 1931, the
sudden movement of the Keketuohai-Ertai active fault zone caused a great
earthquake with a moment magnitude scale measured 8.0 along the Kalaxiangeer
geopark. With strong ground shaking, the ea…
- 1503-2022What is an Earthquake?Earthquake is an extremely common natural phenomenon.Broadly speaking, an earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth. According to the shaking nature, it can be divided into three classes:
Natural earthquake:…
- 1503-2022What are Granite Gorge Landforms?In granite areas, valleys
characterized by steep slopes and a depth greater than their width are commonly
known as granite canyon landforms. Granite canyon landforms typically form in
areas where tectonic fractures oc…
- 0803-2022How does an Earthquake Happen?
Earthquakes that are
generally mentioned are tectonic earthquakes, and the Fuyun Earthquake falls
under this type. How does an earthquake happen?
First, let's look at the
internal structure of the Earth. Th…
