The speleological studies in Kinta Valley and Lenggong area and its importance to conservation


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Ros Fatihah Muhammad (2010) The speleological studies in Kinta Valley and Lenggong area and its importance to conservation. In: Geological heritage of Malaysia: geoheritage conservation (1997-2009). Institut Alam Sekitar dan Pembangunan (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, pp. 233-239. ISBN 9789675227370

Abstract

The preservation of important data in caves is made possible by the nature of cave environment of the capability to preserve its material compared to surface deposit. Speleological studies have contributed major findings in many fields such as geology and archaeology. Lack of understanding on the importance of caves has led to damages to our cave environment. It is important to educate the general public to realise the importance to preserve our caves and its significance to many field.


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Abstract

The preservation of important data in caves is made possible by the nature of cave environment of the capability to preserve its material compared to surface deposit. Speleological studies have contributed major findings in many fields such as geology and archaeology. Lack of understanding on the importance of caves has led to damages to our cave environment. It is important to educate the general public to realise the importance to preserve our caves and its significance to many field.

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Item Type: Book Section
Additional Information: Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 UPM Serdang, Malaysia. QE299.5 G345 Call Number
AGROVOC Term: spelaeology
AGROVOC Term: natural heritage
AGROVOC Term: caves
AGROVOC Term: geological surveys
AGROVOC Term: environmental monitoring
AGROVOC Term: geologists
AGROVOC Term: scientists
AGROVOC Term: ecosystems
AGROVOC Term: sustainable agriculture
AGROVOC Term: natural heritage
Geographical Term: Malaysia
Depositing User: Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited: 17 Jan 2025 11:26
Last Modified: 17 Jan 2025 11:26
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1018

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