Sustainable Geotourism in Volcanic Geoheritage in Salma aUGGp, Saudi Arabia

Salma aUGGp is located in the Hail Region, Saudi Arabia, and comprises various craters, lava flow, and wadi (fluvial valley). The objective of this study is to assess the geoheritage and geotourism potential of Salma aUGGp. The methodology involves the assessment of geoheritage value and geotourism potential.  Volcanic geoheritage of Salma aUGGp classified into crystalline basement of the Neoproterozoic Arabian Shield (AS), Neoproterozoic super-eruptions and their mega-calderas (SC), Early Palaeozoic volcano-sedimentary sequences and Mesozoic siliciclastic successions as part of the Arabian Platform over the Arabian Shields (P), Pleistocene Hutaymah Volcanic Field  (HV). The Salma aUGGp is a potential global geotourism destination to study the massive shifting from the volcanic landform to the fluvial, and aeolian landscape. Various historical structures and cultural features enhance the additional value, which provides a unique opportunity to study human adaptation in the various volcanic landscapes. Due to the infrastructure development and community awareness, Salma aUGGp is becoming a model for sustainable development.