Satellites, AI, and digital twins: Safeguarding Earth's silent memory in Iran

Geodiversity, the silent and often overlooked variety of Earth’s rocks, minerals, caves, and geological formations, represents an irreplaceable natural capital. In Iran, despite a vast array of geological sites, this heritage faces mounting pressures from mining, infrastructure development, and unregulated tourism, making the integration of advanced technologies like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing essential for its preservation.
source: en.isna.ir