GEODIVERSITY OF PATUHA VOLCANIC COMPLEX FOR GEOPARK PROSPECT, CIWIDEY, BANDUNG REGENCY, WEST JAVA

• Main Author: Fauzi Abbiyu Alhaq, Azma
• Format: Final Project
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/72066
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

West Java known as one of the main tourist destinations in Indonesia, especially around the main city of West Java, Bandung, there is a well-versed tourist attraction from the unique Sundanese culture tourism to the beauty of Bandung Basin nature. However, the geological diversity in the Bandung Basin region itself has not been well realized by the local community as a natural wealth and character that can be proud of. Therefore, in line with the concept of Geopark development, where the people of the Geopark area conserve nature, manage the economy and understand the natural phenomena that occur in their area, this concept is suitable to be introduced to the people in the Bandung Basin area. For that reasons, Patuha Volcanic Complex that have beautiful volcanic scenery, Geothermal manifestations and powerplant are chosen for the research of Geopark prospect that aims to identify and invetory Geodiversity for Geopark prospect. The research also discusses geopark potential mainly focusing on geological aspects and some aspects of biodiversity and cultural diversity. Geosite Inventory and assessment in accordance with ESDM ministry regulations about geological heritage determination guidelines, field study, and also literature study. This study resulting 14 geosite identified with geodiversity index of 6,3 which is classified as very high around the research area and also assessment result in each of the geosite, geopark and geotrack map, usage recommendation for each geosite.