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3 Chinese locations included in IUGS heritage sites list

Updated: Sep 4, 2024 By Yan Dongjie chinadaily.com.cn Print
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A restored picture of the Permian vegetation of the Wuda Fossil Site, Nanjing, Jiangsu province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

According to the IUGS, a Geological Heritage Site is a significant location with exceptional geological features or processes of utmost scientific importance. These sites serve as global references and have made substantial contributions to the advancement of geological sciences throughout history.

Being included in this list signifies that these locations possess the highest research value and scientific level in the field of geology internationally. Furthermore, their current preservation status has garnered high recognition from the international community, as stated by the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

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