“Geological Wonders of Italy”: The Coveted Privilege of Disseminating Geology and Geomorphology through Science Documentaries in the Marche Region

Piero Farabollini, Fabrizio Bendia () and Luigi Bignami
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Piero Farabollini: School of Sciences and Technologies, Geology Division, University of Camerino, Via Gentile III da Varano, 62032 Camerino, MC, Italy
Fabrizio Bendia: School of Sciences and Technologies, Geology Division, University of Camerino, Via Gentile III da Varano, 62032 Camerino, MC, Italy
Luigi Bignami: FOCUS TV, Via Mondadori 1, 20090 Segrate, MI, Italy

Land, 2024, vol. 13, issue 9, 1-16

Abstract: This paper proposes an unusual method for the dissemination of geological sciences and the promotion of geotourism: a scientific documentary, where a representative itinerary of geological and geomorphological evolution of the Umbria and Marche regions was presented. The considerations that led to the identification of the geological route proposed to the editorial staff of FOCUS TV are presented in detail. At each stop, there was an explanation by academic professors and researchers, mainly from the Geology Division of the University of Camerino (MC), who explained the outcrops in detail. During the episode, insights were also given into the anthropogenic frequentation of the epigean caves in Frasassi (AN), ancient places of frequentation and worship thanks to their suggestiveness and the sense of magnificence that they can elicit. In addition to the illustration of the individual stops, the article offers further insights into the geomorphology of the most important geosites depicted, all of which are in natural parks or protected areas and characterized by a high landscape value. The result was the production of an episode of the television program ‘Geological Wonders of Italy: the Marche and Umbria Regions’, which was broadcast in October 2022 by the Italian national Mediaset group.

Keywords: geological documentary; geoheritage; geosites; geomorphosites; geotourism; geoeducation; FOCUS TV; Frasassi; Mount Ascensione; Castelluccio plain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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