Identification and introduction of North Lut desert geosites

Iran has many unknowns in the development of geotourism and geological tourism, one of the most prominent of which is the North Lut Desert. The purpose of this study was to investigate and identify the geocytes of North Lut desert in order to develop the tourism of this region. Using descriptive-analytical method and aerial images, the geocytes of this region have been investigated. The results indicate that the North Lut Desert has the talents and opportunities for the development of geotourism, which are not well identified and not introduced, and the realization of sustainable geotourism of the North Lut Desert requires better identification of geocytes and the adoption of appropriate advertising strategies.

Keywords:

Geochemistry , North Lut , Geotourism