'GEOHERITAGE need for Indian Activism', National workshop held at Andhra University, Dept of Geology, Visakhapatnam, 30-31 May 2013 in collaboration with INTACH and Geological Survey of India.

1. GeoHeritage & GeoTourismGeoHeritage & GeoTourism
● “Geoheritage” is a generic but descriptive term
applied to sites or areas of geologic features
with significant scientific, educational, cultural,
or aesthetic value.
● "Geotourism" tourism focuses on landscape
and geosites and the conservation of geo-
diversity and an understanding of Earth
sciences through appreciation and learning
Also Geotourists are conscious of the
environment and inclined to seek culture and
unique experiences when they travel.

2. GSI's WEBSITEGSI's WEBSITE

3. Geotagging the photographs
would have made it possible
for others to see the site

4. Geotagging sites of Geo-HeritageGeotagging sites of Geo-Heritage
● As Geologists we have our sites and samples
with location maps or sketches in field notes
● Geotagging: Process of adding geographical
identification metadata to various media such
as a geotagged photograph video and
websites. This data usually consists of latitude
and longitude coordinates, though they can also
include altitude, bearing, distance, accuracy
data, and place names.
● Show it on a Digital Globe is an easy choise
●

5. What is neededWhat is needed

6. Freelance or Hobby GeotaggingFreelance or Hobby Geotagging
Digital Globes
● Googlemaps
● OpenStreetMaps>
● Bhuvan
● VRGeo >>

7. Validation of GeotaggingValidation of Geotagging
● Validation of data photos and their location:
● This is needed for an official attempt (website)
● I. Open an Official website and upload all sites
and notes.
● II Create a webpage discussing various
attempts of Geotagging and comment on the
veracity. You may choose freely available
webpages.

8. An ExampleAn Example
Inertrappean beds of Panigidi near Rajahmundry
The Threat:
● Mining of Deccan traps has made Geological
site obscure and dangerous for any field work.

9. GeoTagged PhotoGeoTagged PhotoGEOTAGGED PHOTO

10. GPS Track with Photo and MetadataGPS Track with Photo and Metadata

11. See all the Photos concernedSee all the Photos concerned

12. See track published on Digital GlobeSee track published on Digital Globe

13. See the Photos and MetadataSee the Photos and Metadata

14. How Geotourism can help Save
Geological Heritage:
Food for thought
How Geotourism can help Save
Geological Heritage:
Food for thought
Make Geotourists understand Geological Time
Show that Human Beings have arrived just
before midnight on a 24 hour Geologial Day

15. GeoTourism and Drama go togetherGeoTourism and Drama go together

16. GeotourismGeotourism
● We can make Tourist routes including other
sites of Archeological significanse
● Ex: Vizag: Beach Sands, Wave cut benches,
Bad-Lands
● And
● Thotlakonda Budhist sites
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thotlakonda
● Toba Ash beds of Nagavali.....
● Make Geo-Guides .. Geotourism is sustainable

17. GeoheritageGeoheritage
● You can make a difference.
● Geotag all Photos and Field Work Tracks
● Add Geological Archeological Anthropological
data of the area
● Be a Geoguide. Train geoguides as this
becomes popular
● We need not wait for funding to start
Geotourism for Geoheritage. Do Your Bit

18. Thank YouThank You
V.Ravi Kumar
ravivundavalli@yahoo.com
Director (Retd) GSI, TI, Hyderabad
Joint Secy, OSGeo India
S.Ramamurthy
Director, GSI, Hyderabad
And OSGeo India
V.Ravi Kumar
ravivundavalli@yahoo.com
Director (Retd) GSI, TI, Hyderabad
Joint Secy, OSGeo India
S.Ramamurthy
Director, GSI, Hyderabad
And OSGeo India