UNESCO Assessors to Visit Meratus Geopark in Indonesia's South Kalimantan

Earlier, in August-end, the Indonesian Geopark National Committee team had proposed two national geoparks -- Karangsambung - Karangbolong Geopark and Meratus Geopark -- for "aspiring UGGp” status.

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The two geoparks will then be recommended to UNESCO for the UNESCO Global Geopark status.

Meratus Mountains, which are almost 200 million years old, have a complex geological history. The area was designated a national geopark in 2018.

South Kalimantan has 74 potential geosites in nine districts and cities, including Tabalong, Balangan, Hulu Sungai Tengah, Hulu Sungai Selatan, Tapin, Banjar, and Kotabaru.

Source: State News Antara