Uso da Plataforma GEOSSIT para Avaliação de Valores da Geodiversidade de Afloramentos Rochosos do Grupo São Bento, município de Inácio Martins, Paraná

Abstract

While Geodiversity refers to all abiotic variety of the physical environment, there are places of interest that can be considered Geosites – when their scientific values stand out – or Geodiversity Sites – when their tourism and educational values are relevant. From these terminologies, three rocky outcrops of the São Bento Group were evaluated (Serra Geral Formation, Botucatu Formation and Pirambóia Formation) in the municipality of Inácio Martins, State of Paraná, Brazil, based on Geossit Platform (CPRM), as well as bibliographic research and fieldwork. The sites of interest evaluated received the name: (i) Basalt Serra Geral; (ii) Contact between Botucatu Sandstone and Pirambóia Sandstone; and (iii) Pirambóia Sandstone. The evaluation of the first two sites mentioned gives them tourist and educational values, now being called Geodiversity Sites of National Relevance; while the third site, in addition to the importance for tourist and educational activities, stood out for its scientific value, receiving the qualification of Geosite of National Relevance. The methodology adopted allowed the recognition of the places of interest in a satisfactory manner, although comparative analyses are necessary, considering different evaluation methods, to confirm their potential for use in the context of geoconservation.