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Geotourism is a branch of tourism knowledge that focuses on the behavior of land surface systems or geomorphosites and attempts to identify, protect, and exploit the tourism-conservation values ​​of dominant forms and processes in a place. The purpose of this research is to evaluate and analyze the competitiveness of geotourism and geomorphological potentials of Gilan Province (Case Study: Masal Township, Olsbelengah, Shanderman).

The present study is applied in terms of descriptive-analytical purpose, and Pavlova, Kobalikova, and Feyolt geotourism models were used to evaluate the study areas. The Pavlova model evaluates the competitiveness of the studied regions and is based on the formation of positive and negative factors and their related calculations. The Kobalikova model, which emphasizes more on scientific, educational, economic, conservation and additional criteria, and finally the Feuillet model, which examines geotourism regions based on four criteria of origin, geographical distribution, tourism and accessibility.

Based on the results of the Pavlova model in the positive competitiveness factor, Masal Township has high competitiveness in the region by obtaining the highest scores in the sub-indices of natural wealth (4.9) and protected areas (4.54). Also, in the negative competitiveness factor, the Shanderman district has the highest score in the sub-index of lack of appropriate infrastructure in the region with a value of 4.33, indicating the weakness of the region in this regard. Also, according to the results obtained from the Kobalikova model, Masal Township has the highest geotourism value in the region with a score of (7.08). Also, the results obtained from the Violet model show that Masal Township is in a favorable situation in terms of management and tourism in the region with a score of (5.04). Therefore, it is concluded that this region has high potentials and capabilities for tourism and geotourism and is ranked first in terms of competitiveness at the provincial level

Seismicity is a measure that encompasses the occurrence, mechanisms, and magnitude of earthquakes in a given geographical location. Thus, it summarizes the seismic activity of a region. Based on geological evidence and recorded earthquakes, the study area is considered one of the active and seismic zones in Iran. Therefore, knowledge of the seismic potential of the region is necessary to prevent unprincipled construction in the study area. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the seismic potential of faults in the Balharud-Garmi basin.

In this study, ArcGIS software was used to draw maps and analyze them. First, using the 1:100,000 geological map of the Geology and Mineral Exploration Organization of the country, the faults (main and minor) in the study area were determined and their lengths were determined. Then, the seismic power of the faults in the study area was calculated using the relations of Zare (1995), Norouzi (1985), and Norouzi and Ashjai (1978).

According to the relevant results, the average seismic power in terms of Richter in the faults of Nowruzabad is 12.55, Azadabad 10.20, Sari-Nasirlu 28.62, Ilikhchi 9.08, Chenar 6.56, Farzi-Kandi 17.42, Parchin 10.35, Ojaq-Alazar 17.94, Demirchi 7.23, Pireh-Khalil 6.55, Qanab 19.16, Shorfeh 7.73, and Shordarq 3.92. The results showed that the study area, especially the central parts towards the south of the basin due to the concentration of fault lines, is prone to seismicity and there is a possibility of earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 4 on the Richter scale. The Sari-Nasirlu, Azadabad and Al-Qanab faults have the highest seismic power in the region, respectively. Studies also show that there is a direct relationship between the seismic power of faults and the length of the fault. Given the lack of sufficient studies on the tectonics and seismicity of the region, other studies should be conducted

Geotourism is tourism based on geological features. Over time, it has been described as a different type of tourism that has a geological or geographical orientation. While the initial view was based on the assumption that geotourism is a type of tourism similar to ecotourism, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the geotourism capabilities of Nir County using the Kobalikova, Violet, and Zeros models.

The present research method is descriptive, analytical, and comparative. In this study, three geotourism models, Kobalikova, Violet, and Zeros, were used. The aforementioned models have several indicators that, in addition to geological-geomorphological aspects, also consider other factors such as cultural-historical monuments, access, management, and vulnerability.

The results of the evaluation of the Kobalikva geotourism model showed that the Bolaglar geotourism area, with a maximum score of 10, is one of the most desirable places in Nir County, which has great potential for attracting tourism. The Sain and Saqezchi axes are in the next ranks. The results of the Violet model also showed that in terms of management rate and tourism rate, the Bolaglar region has the highest geotourism potential, with a score of 2.5. The results of the Zeros model also showed that the Bolaglar geotourism area is in the first place with a score of 79, and the Sain and Saqezchi axes are in the next ranks, respectively, with scores of 72 and 52. The evaluation of the geotourism axes using the aforementioned models showed that the Bolaglar region has higher geotourism potential for several reasons. In this context, we can mention geomorphological diversity (geodiversity), the presence of numerous hot springs, beautiful and lush nature, proximity to the Nirchai and Balikhlochai rivers, proximity to the city of Nir, easier access, the presence of cultural-historical monuments, the display of local traditions through numerous festivals, favorable access to the Sabalan ranges, and similar cases.Therefore, it is concluded that the Bulaghlar geotourism area has a suitable capacity to attract tourists in Nir County. This is while a multidimensional look at the geotourism industry with a conservation approach along with the development of infrastructure and infrastructure facilities can significantly develop the tourism industry and transform the economy of the region. Finally, it is suggested that artificial intelligence be used in future studies to evaluate the studied areas.

This study evaluated the geotourism capabilities and potentials of Nir County, located in Ardabil Province. This county has high geotourism capabilities due to its location on the slopes of Sabalan and Bozqosh. The development of the geotourism industry in this county can be a driver of sustainable economic development in the region. The purpose of this study is to analyze the geotourism and geomorphological potentials of Nir County in Ardabil Province.

In Nir County, there are two geotourism axes: Bulaghlar and Saein. In the present study, the geotourism capabilities of the aforementioned axes were evaluated using two models: Kobalikwa and Feyolt. The aforementioned models have numerous indicators that, in addition to geological-geomorphological aspects, also consider other factors such as cultural-historical monuments, access, management, and vulnerability.

The evaluation of geotourism axes using the aforementioned models showed that the Bulaghlar region has higher geotourism potential for several reasons. In this context, we can mention geomorphological diversity (geodiversity), the presence of numerous hot springs, beautiful and lush nature, proximity to the Nirchai and Balikhlochai rivers, proximity to the city of Nir, easier access, the presence of cultural-historical monuments, the display of local traditions through the holding of numerous festivals, favorable access to the Sabalan ranges, and similar cases. For this reason, the Bulaghlar region obtained higher scores in relation to most of the indicators of the models used. According to the results of the models, it can be said that two basic challenges, including the lack of protective measures and the limited infrastructure and service-welfare facilities, are among the most important obstacles to the development of the geotourism industry in Nir county.

The results show that the development of tourism and geotourism in Nir County is generally one-dimensional and that various aspects of geotourism such as scientific values, geomorphological diversity, geomorphological conservation, and sustainable development have been neglected. However, a multidimensional view of the geotourism industry with a conservation approach along with the development of infrastructure and facilities can significantly develop the tourism industry and transform the regional economy.

Water security is strongly influenced by many factors including increasing urban population, economic development, changes in living standards, increasing water pollution, over-exploitation of groundwater resources, and climate change. The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of hydrological index on water security index (WSI) in Qarasu sub-basins.

In this study, hydrological index (H), per capita water, and water discharge were used to estimate the water security index. In other words, the water security index uses normalization to assess the sustainability of the watershed.

The results of the water discharge index assessment in the Qarasu watershed showed that the highest water discharge among the 27 sub-basins studied was related to sub-basin 1 at the Namin hydrometric station with a value of 560,196,073 cubic meters and sub-basin 23 at the Nanekaran hydrometric station with a value of 305,170,988 cubic meters. The results of the per capita water assessment in the Qarasu sub-basins showed that the highest per capita water for each person was allocated to sub-basin 20 at the Nooran station with a value of 957.9733,133 liters and in the next rank, sub-basin 18 at the Baroq station with a per capita water value of 914.9249,868 liters among the sub-basins studied. Therefore, it is concluded that the higher the hydrological index in the sub-basins studied, the more suitable the basin sustainability index will be. Finally, it is suggested that executive and management measures be implemented in some sub-basins that do not have a suitable hydrological index, as the Water Security Index (WSI) is very low in them, in order to witness the development of sub-indices in all the studied basins so that the Water Security Index takes an upward trend.

Geotourism is one of the branches of tourism that emphasizes geomorphology, hydrology, and geology of potential destinations and geosites, and its goal is to increase the economic power and welfare of host communities and destinations. The aim of the present study is to study and evaluate the impact of geotourism dimensions on economic development in villages of Khalkhal County (Case study: Majolan, Khojin, Kazaj).

To evaluate the studied villages, Kobalikwa models, which emphasize scientific, educational, economic, conservation, and additional criteria, and the Violet model, which examines geotourism areas based on four criteria: origin of formation, geographical distribution, tourism, and accessibility, were used.

The results obtained from the Kobalikwa model showed that Khojin village has taken the first place with a total score of 12.25, and the geographical diversity and biodiversity dimensions of this village have had a greater impact on the regional economy and have led to the economic development of Khojin village. Also, based on the results obtained from the Feyolt model, the village of Kazaj received an average score of 0.75 in the management rate section and an average score of 0.68 in the tourism rate section, and has taken the first place. Also, the geographical diversity and socio-political dimensions of this village have had the greatest impact on the regional economy and have increased economic power through the expansion of tourism in the region. Therefore, it is concluded that the villages of Khalkhal County have a high geographical diversity and in this respect can have a significant impact on the development of geotourism and the development of the regional economy. Finally, it is suggested that the effectiveness of geotourism dimensions in areas with potential potential be evaluated using various and new models.

Geotourism is one of the growing sectors of the tourism industry, which is related to geomorphological forms and processes. Geotourism is a type of tourism in natural areas that pays special attention to geology and landscapes. The purpose of this research is to analyze the capacities of geomorphological destinations in the tourist villages of Garmi city using the Brill and Kubalikova model. In the Braille model, the capabilities of regions are examined based on their relationship with educational, tourism and scientific values. In the Kubalikova model, regions are examined based on scientific, educational, economic and conservation criteria, and also considers the added value due to aesthetic and cultural aspects. The results of the Braille model showed that according to the results of the scientific value from the point of view of experts and tourists, the geomorphological region of Dashdibi, Khan Kandi and Qarayataq have assigned the values (3.5), (2), and (3) respectively. Based on this, the tourism area of Dashdibi has more points than the other two areas. The results of the Kubalikova model show that the tourist area of Qarayataq has the highest score compared to other areas with a value of 11.78. Therefore, it can be concluded that the geomorphological region of Qarayataq has a high capacity to attract tourists. Finally, it is suggested to use new models in future studies to evaluate geotourist areas.

The purpose of this research is to investigate the geotourism potential of Khor and Viyabank Regions.The method of the current research is the Kobalikova and Violet models.The results obtained from Kubalikova's model show that according to the rural experts of Egypt,based on the economic index,with a score of 0.91,which shows the high economic strength of Egypt's Khor and Biyabank region,in other words The desert region of Egypt with a total score of 4.28 compared to the other two studied regions has the ability to attract more tourists to the Khor and Biabank desert regions.The desert areas of Bayazeh and Garmeh are also in the next ranks with a score of 3.54 and 3.25. Also, the results obtained in the Kubalikova model, based on the opinion of the visitors, also show the greater capability of Misr village with a score of 3.88 in the Khor and Biabank desert areas.The results of the Fiolet (National Park) model, the opinion of the experts showed that the Bayazeh area with a score of 9.4 surpassed the other studied areas and has a greater ability to introduce and attract tourists.From the point of view of the visitors,based on the results of the Fiolet model,the Garme region with a score of 9.38 has a good potential for the development of the region.Therefore,we conclude that the desert region of Egypt is more capable and powerful from the point of view of experts and the regions of Bayadeh and Garmeh from the point of view of visitors.

Geotourism is a type of tourism that is based on geological and geomorphological phenomena and landscapes and has expanded in recent decades with the aim of socio-economic development of geotourism destinations. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the geotourism capabilities and geomorphological destinations of Hir Township for economic development.

The nature of this study is descriptive-analytical-applied and to investigate the geotourism potential of the Hir region, the Renard models that examine geomorphosites based on three scientific, added and combined values; the Feuillet model that is based on four criteria of origin of formation, geographical distribution, tourism and accessibility; and finally the Kobalikwa model that emphasizes more on scientific, educational, economic, conservation and cultural criteria were used.

Based on the results obtained from the Reynard model, the Hair Suspension Bridge has a high geotourism potential and is ranked in the top category, with an average score of 0.7 in the scientific value index, 0.39 in the added value sub-index, and 0.74 in the composite value sub-index. Also, the Hair Suspension Bridge has various capabilities to introduce the region to domestic and foreign tourists based on the Feulet evaluation model in the management and tourism rates, with values ​​of 0.65 and 0.61, respectively. The results also indicate that based on the Kobalikwa model, the Hair Suspension Bridge has a high geotourism value among the studied geosites with a total score of 75.8 and has attracted many tourists to this region. Therefore, it is concluded that the Hair Glass Suspension Bridge in the city of Hair has diverse geotourism and geomorphological potentials and capabilities in the region and is ranked in the top category in terms of attracting tourists to the region and increasing economic power. Therefore, it is suggested that by using virtual and online tourism and introducing different regions of this city to tourists, preparations should be made to attract domestic and foreign tourists to this region.

Today, the tourism industry is considered an important and main sector in the global economy, and one of the important fields of this industry is nature-oriented tourism or ecotourism. The share of ecotourism in the tourism industry is very high and has an important position. The aim of the present study is to analyze the geotourism and geomorphological capacities effective in attracting tourism in the city of Malekan, East Azerbaijan Province.

In this study, two methods, Kobalikova and Feulet, have been used to evaluate the geotourism potential. The Kobalikova method emphasizes scientific and intrinsic, educational, economic, conservation and other values. The Feulet model also evaluates regions in terms of management rate and tourism rate based on natural and human indicators. The areas studied in this study are Bakhtak Leilan Castle, Shursu Tourist Area, Arpadersi Mineral Spring, Ali Balaghi Shrine, Forest Park Camp, and Ulan Buffalo Valley.

The results of the evaluation of the Kobalikva model showed that the Arpadersi mineral spring, with a score of 11, has the highest score among the studied areas. Based on the evaluation results in the studied areas, the Bakhtak Leilan Castle Geotourism Area, with a score of 75.6, has the lowest score among the studied areas, which requires attention to this area for development. Also, the results of the Violet model showed that among the studied areas, the Forest Park Camp Area, with a total score of 13 from all sub-indicators, has the highest score. Also, the Olen Buffalo Valley Area, with a score of 25.8, has the lowest potential among the studied areas. Based on the results of the management rate, it was found that the Forest Park and Olen Valley are in good and appropriate conditions in terms of protection, and in terms of tourism rate, the Shorsu area, with the highest score, has good conditions. Therefore, it is concluded that the Arpa Daresi Forest Park Camp and Mineral Spring have great potential in attracting tourism. Finally, it is suggested that in future studies, Serrano-Gonzalez-Truba models be used for a more detailed study to evaluate the geotourism potential of protected areas in the Malekan region.

Geotourism, as one of the new and developing branches of tourism, examines and uses the geological and geomorphological characteristics of natural areas in order to attract tourists. Tourism target villages can be recognized as attractive destinations for domestic and foreign tourists due to their beautiful natural landscapes, special geographical features, and rich culture. The aim of the present study is to identify the geotourism and geomorphological capacities of tourism target villages in Namin Township in Ardabil Province.

Methods and Material: 

The method of the present study is to use the new quantitative model of Kobalikwa and Feylot (National Park). In the Kobalikwa method, which emphasizes more on scientific, educational, economic, conservation, and additional criteria, it evaluates the study areas by comparing sub-criteria. In the national park model, geotourism areas are examined based on four criteria: origin of formation, geographical distribution, tourism, and accessibility. The tourism target villages in this study are Anbaran, Golshan, and Soha in Namin Township.

The results of the evaluation of the Kobalikwa geotourism model showed that the Anbaran tourism target village, with a score of 10.25, has the highest score among the studied areas, and the second and third places are Soha and Golshan, with scores of 9.5 and 8.25, respectively, which indicates that the Anbaran village has high potential to introduce Namin Township at the national and international levels. The results of the national park model also showed that the Anbaran region, with the highest score of 25.11, has suitable potential compared to the other studied areas. Based on the results in this model, the management and tourism rate of Anbaran was estimated to be very excellent. Therefore, it is concluded that Anbaran village is a historical, cultural, economic and ultimately geotourism village that can be recognized at the national and international levels. Finally, it is suggested that other evaluation models and the integration of natural and human factors be used in future applied studies for better evaluation.

Tourism as a modern phenomenon has an economic nature and has a special role and importance for countries that have this capacity. Geotourism is a combination of the words "geo" meaning earth and "tourism" meaning tourism. The purpose of this research is to evaluate geotourism potentials and its management in the tourist area of Andimeshk township.

Methods and Material: 

The research method in this study is based on two models: Serrano-Gonzalez-Truba and Kubalikova. The Serrano-Gonzalez-Truba model is suitable for evaluating geosites located in protected areas. Geosites are evaluated in this method based on three main criteria that help evaluate scientific and management values ​​and are considered a suitable method for the studied area. In the Kubalikova model, the criteria are classified into five groups: scientific and intrinsic values, educational values, economic values, conservation values, and other values, which cover almost all geotourism features.

The results of the evaluation based on the Serrano-Gonzalez-Truba model showed that the geomorphosite of the Chehelpa region has obtained the highest score. Also, in the cultural evaluation, the Dez Dam has the highest score, and in the field of geomorphosite usability and management capabilities, the Valfajr coastal tourism area has received the highest score. The results of the Kubalikova model evaluation also indicate that the Dez Dam and the Karkheh Dam have obtained the highest score in terms of geosite valuation, and Qaleh Razeh has the lowest score. Therefore, based on the validation of the models, it can be concluded that the Dez geotourism area in Khuzestan has a great potential for development by obtaining the highest score. Finally, it is suggested that in future studies, artificial intelligence should be used to evaluate the geotourism areas under study and achieve more accurate results.

Over the past few decades, discussions related to human development and its impact on economic growth have been of particular importance. The Human Development Index is a combination of three key components: life expectancy, per capita income, and literacy level, and is used to measure the level of development, analyze spatial justice, and regional inequality at the national and regional levels. In this regard, the aim of the present study is to investigate the economic factors affecting the improvement of the Human Development Index in Ardabil province. The type of research is descriptive-analytical.

The method of this study is based on quantitative-spatial approaches. The research method used in this study is a combination of documentary-library methods. In the analytical section, by considering the indicators and considerations of human development in the form of 13 target indicators, the economic factors affecting the improvement of the Human Development Index in Ardabil province have been examined on a case-by-case basis. To collect the required information, the main reliance was on the documents of the National Statistics Center, and the Morris model, GIS software, and Spss were used to analyze the collected data.

The results show that in terms of human development index, the three counties of Ardabil, Parsabad, and Meshginshahr are in the highest ranks, and the three counties of Kowsar, Namin, and Sarein are in the lowest ranks. Also, the spatial distribution of the human development index among the counties of the province shows that the central and northern counties of the province have relatively better conditions than the southern counties. Regarding the factors affecting the human development index, the results of the article showed that the indicators of rural percentage, household size, unemployment rate, dependency burden, actual dependency burden, theoretical dependency burden, and percentage of industrial sector employees, with correlation coefficients of 0.726, 0.768, 0.245, 0.512, 0.512, and 0.598, respectively, had a statistically significant negative relationship with the human development index, and the indicators of urbanization percentage, employment rate, economic participation rate, women's economic participation rate, percentage of agricultural sector employees, and percentage of service sector employees, with correlation coefficients of 0.726, 0.245, 0.395, 0.101, and 0.435, respectively, had a statistically significant positive relationship with the human development index.

Geotourism is a special form of tourism industry in which tourists are the center of attention. A geosite can be a landscape, a group of various forms of unevenness of the earth's surface (landforms) or a single landform, a rock outcrop, as well as fossil layers or a particular fossil. The present study is to assess the geotourism and geomorphological capabilities in tourist villages of Ardabil province.

Methods and Material: 

This study is descriptive-analytical-applied in terms of its purpose and uses Pavlova models to evaluate the competitiveness of the studied areas and is based on the formation of positive and negative factors and calculations related to them; The Violet model, which examines geotourism areas based on four criteria of origin, geographical distribution, tourism, and accessibility, and finally the Kobalikova model, which emphasizes scientific, educational, economic, conservation, and additional criteria, was used.

Based on the results obtained from the evaluation of the Pavlova geotourism model, these results were obtained: the geotourism areas of Biledarq, Khojin, and Sardabeh were ranked in the excellent, good, and appropriate competitiveness weights, respectively. The results obtained from applying the Violet model also showed that in the management section of the studied areas, Biledarq region was assigned a score of 0.68, and in the tourism rate section, Khojin village was assigned a score of 0.70, which indicates the relative superiority of welfare potentials. Also, based on the results of the Kobalikwa model, the village of Bileh Daragh has obtained high scores in most of the evaluation sub-indices and, with a total score of 11, has a high value compared to other villages under study. Therefore, it is concluded that Bileh Daragh village has high geotourism capabilities and potentials and can play a significant role in the growth and expansion of the tourism industry in the region. Finally, it is suggested that in order to identify the capacities of geotourism areas, they should be evaluated with different models in future studies

The purpose of the current research is to evaluate the seismic power of faults in Bilehsawar area. In this research, Arc GIS software was used to draw maps and analyze them. First, using the 1:100,000 geological map of the Geological and Mineral Exploration Organization of the country in the studied basin, the faults (main and minor) were determined and their length was determined. Then the seismic power of the faults in the region was determined using the relations of Zare (1374), Nowrozi (1985) and Norouzi and Ashjajei (1978). According to the results, that the average seismic power in terms of Richter in faults Haji Mahmoud Qarakekil is 4.53, Gurchinlo Hajibuyok 4.09, Haji Ismail Iman Khan 4.37, Haji Ghadratkandi 4.80, Qeshlaq Aqborun 4.38, Shabikandi 5.03, Idealo 5.24, Kohl Qashlaq 4.56, Haji Nuresh Kandi 4.32, Qashlaq Mahmoodlar 4.47, Qashlaq Haj Akbar 4.39, Jahan Khanamlu 3.75 and Chai Qashlaghi Siab is 3.53. The results showed that the studied area, especially the central parts to the south of the basin due to the concentration of fault lines, is prone to seismicity and in general and there is a possibility of earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 4 on the Richter scale. Idealo, Shabikandi, and Haji Gharatkandi faults respectively have the highest seismic power in the region. Studies also show that there is a direct relationship between the seismic power of faults and the length of the fault.

Riverbank erosion is a hydraulic process in which the tensile force of flowing water causes the separation of soil particles from the bank. River channel changes, bank erosion, and bank sedimentation are natural processes in alluvial rivers that can lead to the destruction of surrounding agricultural lands and damage to human infrastructure near the river.In this research, the Rasgen model (Levels 1, 2, and 3) was used to evaluate the condition of the Darehroud River and measure the extent of bank erosion. Level 1 was utilized to determine the channel type after calculating the river slope in the study area. Based on the slopes obtained from different sections, field observations of the river's cross-sections, and its planform during field studies, and considering the river classification system based on slope in Level 1 of Rasgen, the examined sections were categorized into Groups B and A.For this study, six sections from Gavlan village to Laqan village, spanning a length of 5 kilometers, were selected. After determining the river classification in Levels 1 and 2, the conditions of the Darehroud River were evaluated using Level 3 of the Rasgen system. The results indicate that sections 2, 5, and 6 (Group 4B) with total scores of 91, 85, and 111, respectively, and section 4A with a score of 87 are in a weak and unstable condition. In contrast, sections 1 and 3 (Type 4A) with scores of 91 and 87, respectively, are in a good and stable condition.Overall, the classification of the Darehroud River based on the Rasgen model (Levels 1, 2, and 3) provides a logical assessment that delivers more detailed and accurate information for river management applications.

Earthquakes are natural disasters that can cause high damage. Prediction of earthquakes is necessary to reduce damages, develop resistant infrastructure, and prevent the loss of life in human societies. This research aims to predict the magnitude of possible earthquakes in the Shahrood district of Khalkhal County using artificial neural networks (ANN). 

A multi-layer perceptron neural network was used to predict earthquake magnitude. 

The results showed that in the fault areas, especially the Kalur fault, earthquakes with a magnitude of 1-3 on the Richter scale are more likely to occur (70%). The likelihood of earthquakes with a magnitude of 4-6 on the Richter scale is moderate (26%) and the earthquakes with a magnitude of 7-10 on the Richter scale have a very low probability (4%).

In future studies, it is recommended to use machine learning models to better and more accurately predict earthquakes in the studied area.

Tourism has a significant impact on increasing the amount of employment, economy and income, which has caused the attitude of the countries of the world towards its border to change and an important place in government policies. The purpose of this research is to identify the tourism potential of Meshkinshahr city with an emphasis on economic development. The research method is descriptive, analytical and comparative, in which the two models of Fiolet and Kubalikova are used to identify tourism potentials. Based on Fiolet model, the results showed that Meshkinshahr geotourism area with a total score of (10) has various capabilities for economic development. In Violet's model, among the geotourism indicators, the Meshkinshahr area has a high score (1) in the indicators of rarity, historical importance, and strengths, which has a great impact on the economic development of the Meshkinshahr area, and representativeness, literary importance, and accessibility have a lower score than It is evaluated according to other indicators that necessary measures should be taken for the development of the region. Also, the results of Kubalikova's model showed that Meshkinshahr area with the value (9.25) has the highest score among the areas with tourism potential. Therefore, the results showed that this increases income and economic prosperity and employment, and Meshkinshahr city has a nascent and growing economy, and the tourism industry is the best option for the economic growth and development of this city. Therefore, it is concluded that by evaluating and identifying geotourism potentials in the direction of the economic development of Meshkinshahr city, it will lead to the development of geotourism areas and attract tourists. Finally, it is suggested to use more models and items for the impact of tourism on the economy in future studies to evaluate the effects of tourism potentials in the economic development of Meshkinshahr geotourist area.

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the amount of soil loss in the land uses of the Nirchai watershed using the RUSLE model in Ardabil province. In order to carry out this research, first, the satellite image of the studied area related to the year 1400 and the month of June was received from the American Geological Research Center, and after atmospheric and radiometric corrections, a land use map was prepared using the supervised classification method using the support vector machine method. Then the RUSLE model was used to estimate the erosion rate. SPSS 21, Excel, ArcGIS 5.4, Archydro and ENVI 5.3 software were used to analyze and produce maps in this research. RUSLE model parameter layer includes rain erosion layer, soil layer, topography layer, vegetation layer and soil protection factor as well as various statistics related to rain gauge stations, hydrometry, topographic maps 1:50000, geology 1:100000 as well as DEM (20 meters area) and GIS geographic information system and remote sensing have been used. The results of this study showed that the average amount of annual soil erosion for the whole basin ranges from 0.5 to 14.25 tons per hectare per year. Also, the investigation of the regression relationships between the factors of RUSLE model and the amount of annual soil erosion showed that the topography factor (LS) with the highest value of the coefficient of determination R^2=0.93 is the most important in estimating the annual soil erosion using the RUSLE model.

Geotourism is a form of tourism that causes the geographical growth and stability of the region, its environment, culture, historical and aesthetic heritage, and also improves the lives of the residents of that region. The purpose of this research is to analyze the geotourism potentials and geomorphological destinations of Khoi city using the Paulova and dynamic model. The dynamic model is estimated by the indicators of scientific value and surplus values of that geotourist place. In this competitiveness model, geotourism destinations and potentials are identified and competitiveness factors are determined. Based on Paulova's model, the results show that Khoi geotourism area with the highest score in the positive factors promoting the competitiveness of geotourist destinations includes natural wealth with a score of (8.5) and the highest value among the negative items of competitiveness is deficit. The budget and lack of skilled specialists with a score of (5) creates the most negative impact on attracting tourists in the region. Also, according to the results of the dynamic model, according to the examination of scientific and surplus values, according to the opinion of experts and tourists, the results showed The highest score in terms of the scientific value of diversity in geomorphological forms has a score of 4.23 among the experts, and among the experts, the highest score with a total score of 14.4 among the experts was calculated as the indicator of the possibility of organizing for some special cultural events. Therefore, it can be concluded that by evaluating and identifying the geotourism potentials and developing capabilities, it will lead to the development of the geotourism area of Khoy and attract tourists. Finally, it is suggested to use newer software such as artificial intelligence in future studies for a better investigation.

Tourism has various forms and types that are different according to environmental conditions. Geotourism is one of the sub-branches of tourism. Geotourism is one of the branches of sustainable tourism that focuses on the geological features and natural landscapes of a region. Geotourism is a form of tourism that causes the geographical growth and stability of the destination region, its environment, culture, historical and aesthetic heritage, and also improves the lives of the residents of that region. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the geotourism potential of Zanouzagh village in Tabriz using the Violet (National Park) model. For this purpose, the geotourist area of ​​Zanoozgh was chosen. The geotourist centers of Zanouzgh village were investigated. In the present study, Violet's model was used, which examines the geotourist area of ​​Zanouzag based on four criteria: origin of formation, geographical distribution, tourism, and access status. The results obtained from Fiolet's model showed that this geotourist area with a score of (10) from the total of effective items has various capabilities.Based on this, by using the geotourism potentials in the studied area, the results were obtained that these areas will be very useful for attracting tourists and developing tourism. Therefore, it can be concluded that by identifying and creating facilities in the geotourist areas of Zanouzgh region, it will lead to the attraction of tourists and the development of welfare infrastructure. Based on this, it is suggested to use other geotourism topics such as geomorphological, economic and cultural processes in the study area in future studies.

Tourism takes place within the framework of certain spatial patterns, which is the most important part of urban tourism. Geotourism is a branch of the tourism industry and its main focus is the behavior of geomorphosite systems. The purpose of this research is to investigate and analyze the geotourism capabilities and geomorphological destinations of Jolfa city. In this research, in a descriptive and analytical way, with the help of two geotourism models, with the participation of tourism and officials active in the geotourism industry of the region, geotourism capabilities and geomorphological destinations have been examined and analyzed using the Fiolet and Paulova method. According to the results of this research, the result of Fiolet's model shows that Jolfa region has geo-tourism potential by getting 10 points out of the total points of the tourism rate and management in various fields of science, culture, protection and use value. . Also, according to the evaluations made with Paulova's model, among the negative factors of Jolfa region's competitiveness, due to the presence of natural wealth with a total of 5.8 competitiveness, which has the highest score and the lowest score among the negative factors related to language and also There is a total of 2 unofficial accommodations. Among the positive factors, the highest score is related to the index of the existence of natural wealth with a total of 8.5 competitiveness, and the index of spa and treatment with a total of 0.5 has obtained the lowest competitiveness compared to other factors. Therefore, it can be concluded that by evaluating and identifying the potentials of Jolfa city and developing the capabilities, it will lead to the development of the geotourism area and attract tourists.

Ardabil province has a very convenient geographical location, as a border province, for trade with neighboring countries. By improving the level of economic interactions with neighboring countries, we can benefit from the significant capacities that exist in this area. By providing special facilities for export and import neighboring countries, developing non-oil exports, creating tourism facilities, developing tourism services and appropriate advertising, attracting investment in transformation and complementary industries, it is possible to develop economic interactions with neighboring countries and expand commercial relations. The export amount of Ardabil in 1400 was 516 million dollars, the volume of trade between Ardabil province and Azerbaijan was more than 1.3 billion , the non-oil exports of Ardabil to neighboring countries were more than 64 million , the production of transformation and complementary industries in Ardabil was More than 2.4 billion have been collected and more than 105 thousand tourists from neighboring countries have traveled to Ardabil province, as well as the export of various goods and products from the customs of Ardabil province in the first seven months of 1402 to Azerbaijan 39 million, to Armenia 172 thousand And Turkey has 12,000, which has had a leaping and growing trend, which shows the importance of developing trade with neighboring countries. To develop economic interactions between the two countries, solutions such as export and import development, infrastructure, transportation, tourism promotion, cross-border cooperation, etc. can be used. Considering the positive signs that exist in the field of economic interactions with neighboring countries in Ardabil province, it can be concluded that the development and deepening of economic interactions of Ardabil province with neighboring countries, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey and the Republic Nakhchivan, can have a significant yield.this development can be considered as one of the main ways for economic development and increasing economic growth in Ardabil .

Geotourism is one of the branches of sustainable tourism that focuses on geological features and natural landscapes of a region. Tourism has various forms and types that are related to geography and tourism. The purpose of this research is to investigate and analyze the potentials of geomorphosites and geomorphological destinations in West Azarbaijan province using dynamic models and national parks. For this purpose, the geotourist areas of Band, Marmisho and Rajan are identified and the geomorphosite potentials are identified. The geomorphological purposes of those areas were evaluated. In this research, Violet's model has been used And for this purpose, we examine the geotourist areas of Bandh, Rajan, and Marmisho based on four criteria: origin of formation, geographical distribution, tourism, and access status. The results obtained from Fiolet's model showed that the geotourist area of ​​Band village with a score of (8.25) from the total of effective items has various capabilities and compared to the other two areas, it has a high score in terms of development and attraction of tourists. Also, these areas were evaluated with a dynamic model. During this survey, the results showed that the geotourist area of ​​Bandh has a higher score among geotourism values ​​and indicators than other areas. Being an indicator in the destination with a score of (4.8) has the highest value. Based on this, by using the geotourism potentials in the studied area, the results were obtained that Urmia dam area will be very useful for attracting tourists and developing tourism. Therefore, it can be concluded that by identifying and creating facilities in the geotourist areas of Bandh region, we will attract tourists and develop welfare infrastructure. Therefore, it is suggested to provide a fresh and new attitude towards geosites in these areas in future studies in this area.

To determine the amount of sediment and flood zone and study water quality, engineering operations in rivers are necessary and any change in the steady state of rivers will cause a change in the physical characteristics of rivers and a new reaction in the behavior of rivers. The role of morphological studies in determining the quantity and quality of river reflection and predicting future river behavior. (Morphological studies of rivers, 2012). In Iran, many agricultural lands and good lands along rivers are eroded by floods, and many projects on the coast, such as bridges, residential areas and gardens, etc., have been destroyed. Therefore, river management is essential and the future behavior of rivers can be predicted by studying the natural response of rivers. (Sharifi Asadi, 1390). Khiavachai River starts from the confluence of the upper rivers of Dizo and Moil villages in the south and southeast of Meshginshahr. The current in Moil village is one of the main tributaries of Khiavachai. This river passes through a route about 15 km east of Meshginshahr city. In the meantime, many tributaries join the river. In addition, due to the mountainous nature of the region, the slope of the catchment towards the river is high and the slope of the riverbed is steep. The use of any river classification system is an attempt to simplify the complex relationships between rivers and their catchments. The primary purpose for classifying a river based on morphology is to understand the conditions of the river and its potential. In this regard, it is important that the classification system is a combination of river management issues, the development of river engineering projects and the discussion of river rehabilitation (Ward, 2008: 9). In the present study, according to the purpose and available data, part of the plan of the Khiavachai River canal is analyzed using the Rozgan hierarchy model Continuous change and transformation is one of the principles governing any river that along with the movement and flow of water and sediment in its bed, changes and displacements occur in other geometric characteristics of the river. On the other hand, self-regulation and variability of river canals can create hazards in the form of floods, erosion of the bed or turbulence of the bed, which is why lateral displacement and stability of rivers are of special geomorphic, engineering and ecological importance. Canal displacement can erode valuable lands, pose a threat, and threaten adjacent structures. . Therefore, the variability of rivers creates many problems for human societies, especially with regard to the efforts made to regulate or control rivers. In addition, these unintended consequences of human activities can lead to unfavorable results (Khairizadeh Arough, 2016: 4). Khiav Chai river basin is one of the basins of Qarasu river in Ardabil province, which is located in the northern slopes of Sabalan mountains and has four sub-basins, so this basin, like other basins in the country, is not immune to these problems, so It is important to study the morphological changes of river canals in order to find a suitable control solution to solve dynamic problems. Gregory et al. (2008) in an article entitled "Application of river geomorphology for river canal management" state that in the last three decades, there has been significant progress in the application of river geomorphology that can be used as a result of these studies to examine changes. Used an environment in management. Work on river canal management is more concerned with tolerance capacity, global climate change, environmental beauty, ecosystem health and public participation. The application of river geomorphology in the field of river canal changes related to the form and trend, canal change assessment, urbanization, canal construction, mining industry, the effect of engineering works, land use changes, is renewed and rehabilitated. Based on the research results, they have provided additives containing palohydrological inputs for use in river canal management that show how and how geomorphological research can be reviewed by managers. Hancock et al. (2010) used two landscape evolution models from SIBERIA and CAESAR in southeastern Australia and compared the results of this model in terms of erosion and geomorphological changes and erosion and sedimentation patterns. Hancock et al. (2011) model and simulate the effect of rainfall changes on erosion and duct movement in a study of the South East Australian Basin. In this study, they used the CAESAR cell model, which is able to show the rate of erosion and duct changes. The results show that the sensitivity of the basin to different rainfall patterns is very high. Slight changes in rainfall can lead to high sediment loads, indicating climate change. Batala et al. (2018) analyzed the geomorphological evolution of the natural river channel in the Mediterranean basin of Chile. In this study, the relationship between climate and river morphology has been investigated using remote sensing and satellite images. The results showed that morphological changes such as narrowing of the river canal and loss of vegetation by humans have caused the frequency and magnitude of flood events in this basin. Also, ten-year fluctuations in the Pacific Ocean and climatic activities and reduced discharge have led to river stability and simplification of the river channel drainage pattern.

Khiavchai watershed with an area of approximately 1300 hectares, is located on the western edge of Sabalan Mountain, in the south of Meshginshahr city. With eight sub-basins in the geographical range of 47 degrees and 38 minutes to 47 degrees and 48 minutes east longitude and 38 degrees and 11 minutes to 38 degrees 23 minutes north latitude, with a maximum altitude of 4560 meters above sea level at the location of Kasra peak in the southern heights The basin and the minimum height of 1375 meters is located at the exit of the basin at the location of Pol-e-Soltan hydrometric station. Khiavchai is the main river in this basin, which is one of the rivers with a history of landslides that is a real threat to natural resources and residents of the region. Khiavachai River is one of the important tributaries of Qarahsoo River in Meshginshahr city. The river originates from the heights of Hezar Mikh, Ai Qari, Deli Ali, Janvar Daghi and drinks the villages of Dizo, Aghbolagh, Nasrabad, Dastgir, Pashalo, Hajiloo and Meshgin city. The river was fed by springs and flows from south to north. The length of Khiavchai river is about 35 km and the average slope of its bed is 8% in mountainous areas and 4% in the plains and in the direction of south-north river flow (Farhang-e-Roods, 2005: 27). Figure (1) shows the geographical location of the study area. In order to study the morphology of Khiavachai river channel, it is necessary to use some variables and hydraulic parameters. In this regard, HEC - RAS hydrodynamic model was used as one of the most common models. The HEC-RAS model can perform water level profile calculations for variable constant flow in rivers and artificial canals in underground, supercritical and mixed flow regimes. The calculation of water surface profiles from one section to other sections is done by solving the energy equation as a standard step by step (Bruner, 2010: 27). Flow data for HEC-RAS include flow regime, flow information, baseline conditions and boundary conditions (Maroud, 2004: 29). For steady flow variable constant flow, the main method for calculating water level profiles between sections is called the direct phase method. The main computational method is based on iterative solution of energy equation. According to the flow and height of the water level in a cross section, the purpose of the standard step method is to calculate the height of the water level in the adjacent cross section. The energy equation (Bernoulli equation) is expressed as follows (Center for Hydrological Engineering, 2010, Chapter 2: 2).

  Simulation results in HEC-RAS By sending information obtained from different layers of GIS to HEC-RAS and by entering other desired information such as discharge with different return periods, roughness coefficients and flow boundary conditions, this model will be able to calculate the water level at each section for return periods. Extracted the longitudinal profiles of the studied periods, its average slope, flow velocity distribution, critical water depth, wetting surface and environment, hydraulic radius, mean depth, landing number and type of flow regime at different sections and flooding levels. Due to the provision of basic geometric information in GIS, the application of the combination of HEC-RAS and GIS has a high capability in the management of flood plains in the basin. Figure (4-1) shows the water level profile of the Khiavachai watershed. The results showed that due to the introduction of separate flows for each interval and the ability of HEC-RAS software to calculate the water level profile in a step-by-step manner at the junction of water level intervals, it has been simulated correctly. It is natural that the larger the flood discharge, the more the surface will be submerged. What is important is the ratio of the extent of .