The Role of Dashli Borun Geological Site in Local Economy and Sustainable Development

The Role of Dashli Borun Geological Site in Local Economy and Sustainable Development

In this research ,the role of Dashli Borun geological site in the Gonbad-e Kavus area with a special view on it s mud volcano and its importance in local economic and sustainable tourism development was studied.The mud volcano of this geo-site includes Inche Borun,which is a geological heritage with outstanding scientific, cultural , touristic ,industrial and educational values that ,in this research, its therapeutic effects were proved.The mineralogical and geochemical studies carried out by XRF XRD methods show that Inche Borun mud volcano has no significant toxic substances; it s main minerals are dolomite, calcite, quartz and clay minerals such as smectite, kaolinite and illite.there is a high amount of elements calcium,magnesium, aluminium,sodium,iodine,copper, bromine,potassium,organic acids,bicarbonate and aromatic hydrocarbons.so the mud volcano has a therapeutic aspect and can be one of the essential destinations for curative geo-tourism. The geological site of Dashli Borun with having geo - potential and unique geomorphologic phenomenon ( Inche Borun mud volcano) that has curative potential ,besides another potential ;if tourism infrastructures provided in that area ,such as suitable access roads, accommodation, welfare, security, signposts, proper supervision and efficient management, training of local individuals ,etc.,can become a real geo-site with aesthetic resources. It also achieves its goals through conservation, education ,and tourism. the goals consist of generation a range of economic benefits for local people ( local economic development), enhancing livelihoods, income generation, creating jobs ,infrastructure improvement ,and removing deprivation.