National Geological Monument of the Philippines

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The National Geological Monument of the Philippines is an official designation given to geologically significant natural formations in the country, recognizing them for protection, conservation, and scientific and educational importance.

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National Geological Monument of the Philippines canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf heritage designation
protected area designation
administeredBy Mines and Geosciences Bureau NERFINISHED
appliesTo geologically significant natural formations
country Philippines
criteria educational importance
representativeness of Philippine geology
scientific importance
uniqueness of geological features
designationLanguage English
domain geology
geographicCoverage Luzon NERFINISHED
Mindanao NERFINISHED
Visayas NERFINISHED
hasConsequence increased protection measures for designated sites
recognition of sites as nationally important geological features
includes Biri Island Rock Formations NERFINISHED
Chocolate Hills NERFINISHED
Hundred Islands National Park NERFINISHED
Mayon Volcano NERFINISHED
Montalban Gorge NERFINISHED
Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park NERFINISHED
Paoay Lake NERFINISHED
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park NERFINISHED
Sand Dunes of Ilocos Norte NERFINISHED
Taal Volcano NERFINISHED
Tubbataha Reefs NERFINISHED
legalStatus official designation
partOf national geoconservation program of the Philippines NERFINISHED
purpose conservation of geological heritage
promotion of geoscience education
promotion of scientific research
protection of geological features
recognizedBy Government of the Philippines NERFINISHED
relatedTo geoconservation
natural heritage of the Philippines
protected areas of the Philippines
scope national
typeOfSitesCovered coastal and marine formations
fluvial and lacustrine landforms
karst landscapes
unique rock formations
volcanic landforms
usedFor field education for geology students
public awareness of earth science
tourism promotion of geological sites

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Chocolate Hills recognizedAs National Geological Monument of the Philippines