These lands include a unique collection of geomorphological phenomena. Iran has original and appealing geological structures and zones, various climates and diverse geographical features, including high mountain ranges peaks, vast expanses of desert, long rivers, and permanent glaciers.ĭesert land forms cover twenty-five percent of Iran’s area. Iran is located in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and its geological features were studied by many researchers it has also been called the “geologists’ heaven”(Amrikazemi2009). Iran’s archaeological, cultural, natural, and geological attractions contribute to the development of geotourism (Amrikazemi and Mehrpooya, 2006). Frangilli, World Tourism Organization Secretary General, 2004). Its diverse cultural and natural features have ranked Iran among the world’s first ten best tourist destinations (F. Iran has rich culture and outstanding landscapes. Keywords:Geomorphology, Geotourism, Dasht-e Lut, Deserts, Kalut, Iran Obviously, having various desert attractions and multiple geotourism potentials, Dasht-e Lut has the capability of being considered among global geoparks of UNESCO. Furthermore, towards developing the region geotourism, some other fun and exciting activities such as sand skiing, racings and desert rallies, endurance cycling, sun bath, star observation, camel riding and so on, are suggested. In addition, geotourism development obstacles in Lut Desert are identified, and such solutions as development of ways for access to attractions, erection of geotourism development centers, advertisement and introduction of the desert's attractions, dispatch of guides with tourists, promotion of the region security, extension of accommodations and… for better use of the potentials of the desert, are provided. The results of the studies show that Lut Desert has considerable capability for carrying out complementary studies as well as effect on economic development process in national and international levels. Using library studies, interpretation of satellite images and field studies, this study has been conducted. Such unique perspectives as the biggest Nebkhas of the world, the largest Yardangs or Kaluts of the world, the hottest point of the earth, as well as rare species of desert structures such as salt marshes and salt polygons, Gandom Beryan Hill, massive sand dunes, Barchans, clay zones in pretty shapes, saline river, etc., present a vast and diverse extension of geographical beauties and phenomena of the desert. Dasht-e Lut of Iran, a desert which contains a collection of exclusive desert relieves and geological and geomorphological records of the world. The present study aims at studying and introducing wonderful geomorphological attractions and numerous geotourism potentials of very hot paradise of the earth, e.g. Given special tectonic and climatic conditions, Iran has the most diverse land-forms and beautiful geological phenomena, which could attract many scientific, adventurous tourists and geological researchers. Received 13 March 2014 revised 12 April 2014 accepted 20 April 2014
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This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY). 1Department of Geology, Kahnooj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, IranĢDepartment of Geology, Islamshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Islamshahr, IranĮmail: © 2014 by authors and Scientific Research Publishing Inc.
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