Three sites in the Chinese mainland have been honored as Geological Heritage Sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), highlighting their exceptional geological value and significance.
The newly recognized sites include the Permian vegetation of the Wuda Fossil Site in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, showcasing ancient plant life from millions of years ago. The Dashanpu Middle Jurassic Dinosaur Fossils Site in Sichuan Province offers a glimpse into the era of dinosaurs, while the Guilin Karst in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is renowned for its stunning karst landscapes formed over millennia.
Zhang Jianping, vice chair of the IUGS International Commission on Geoheritage and a professor at the China University of Geosciences in Beijing, announced the prestigious listings during a press conference hosted by the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The recognition underscores China's rich geological diversity and its commitment to preserving natural heritage.
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Three Chinese sites listed as world geological heritages by IUGS
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