The Second 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites have been announced

The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) announced the list of The Second 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites at the 37th International Geological Congress (IGC) in Busan, Republic of Korea.

The announcement was made by IUGS President John Ludden, Stanley Finney, IUGS Secretary General, and Asier Hilario chair of the International Commission on Geoheritage on August 27th during an special event of the 37th International Geological Congress.

More than 700 experts from 80 nations and 16 international organizations participated in this global endeavor, which consolidates the recognition of geological heritage by the IUGS. The final selection of the “Second 100” was ratified by the IUGS Executive Committee on February 21, 2024.

The Second 100 Geological Heritage Sites are distributed in 53 countries and receive IUGS recognition because they are the highest scientific value. They are the world’s best demonstrations of geologic features and processes. They are the sites of fabulous discoveries of the Earth and its history. They are sites that served to develop the science of geology.

Recognition and visibility of the “Second 100” by IUGS can lead to their further appreciation, to their use as educational resources, and, most importantly, to their preservation.