THE GEOMORPHOSITES OF ROŞIA MONTANĂ
Maria-Adina Jurj1
1 Babeş-Bolyai University, Faculty of Geography, 400006,
No. 5-7, Clinicilor Street, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, e-mail:
adina_jurj88@yahoo.com
Abstract: - The geomorphosites of Roșia Montană. The volcanic relief
of the Roșia Montană mining area is characterised by a significant number of
geomorphosites, represented especially by necks and dykes, such as: Cārnic,
Orlea, Jig-Văidoaia, Lety etc. Another category of geomorphosites is represented
by those with hydrographic features, namely the ponds created for mining
purposes since Roman period. We identified a number of 14 geomorphosites; 9 of
these are the results of the Neogene volcanic activity, and 5 are the ponds
which appeared as an indirect consequence of the volcanic specific of the area.
The geomorphosites created by the volcanic activity have also a significant
archaeological, historical and cultural value, due to the valuable mining
galleries and another evidences of this ancient activity. Among all the
geomorphosites of the area, the most important one is Cārnic Massif which has a
complex system of underground mining galleries, some of them belonging to Roman
period. We consider that capitalization through touristic activities of these
landforms is the best utilization in terms of ecological, cultural and economic
perspectives.
Keywords: Roșia Montană, volcanic relief, geomorphosites
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