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The Hin Lat Pa Chad geosite represents the diversity of dinosaurs. Located in the Khon Kaen National Geopark (Northeastern Thailand) and part of the Khorat Plateau, this geosite displays the footprints of small theropods Carmelopodus isp. and ornithischians Neoanomoepus isp. in the Phra Wihan Formation, deposited during the Early Cretaceous (Berriasian-Barremian) epoch. This study aims at assessing the scientific, educational, and touristic value of these footprints as well as the risk of degradation. In addition, researchers have proposed a conservation plan to protect the dinosaur footprints at the Hin Lat Pa Chad geosite. According to the evaluation, the Hin Lat Pa Chad geosite is of high scientific, moderate educational, and touristic value while being at high risk of deterioration. When considering the surrounding environment, the most apparent factors affecting deterioration were found to be climatic conditions (humid subtropical climate), stream patterns, road construction, and anthropic activities. The geoconservation approach is adopted in this study to change the flow direction to bypass the channel out of the geosite and remove the construction sediment from the surrounding area while constantly monitoring and enhancing geoeducation development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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