Busan’ Geological Map
Busan’s geological map showing geological diversity
Geodiversity
Rocks and geologic eras of Busan Geopark
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| Geologic era | Rock types | Distribution Areas |
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| Quaternary period | Alluvial layer | Entire area |
| Terrace sedimentary layer | Morundae | |
| Tertiary period | Rhyolitic dike | Songdo Peninsula, Taejongdae, Jangsan, etc. |
| Andesitic dike | Morundae, Dusong Peninsula, etc. | |
| Granite | Geumjeongsan, Baeyangsan, Taejongdae, etc. | |
| Cretaceous period | Granite | Geumjeongsan, Baeyangsan, Taejongdae, etc. |
| Conglomerate | Morundae, Dusong Peninsula, Songdo Peninsula, Dudo, etc. | |
| Sandstone | Morundae, Dusong Peninsula, Songdo Peninsula, Dudo, etc. | |
| Siltstone | Morundae, Dusong Peninsula, Songdo Peninsula, Dudo Island, etc. | |
| Mudstone | Morundae, Dusong Peninsula, Songdo Peninsula, Dudo Island, etc. | |
| Marl | Dusong Peninsula, Songdo Peninsula, etc. | |
| Tuffaceous sedimentary rock | Songdo Peninsula, Taejongdae, Igidae, Baegyangsan, etc./td> | |
| Andesite | Morundae, Songdo Peninsula, Igidae, Baegyangsan, etc | |
| Decite | Morundae, Taejongdae, Baegyangsan, Dudo, etc. | |
| Rhyolite | Jangsan | |
| Basaltic andesite | Songdo Peninsula | |
| Pyroclastic rock | Songdo Peninsula, Dudo, Igidae, Baegyangsan, Jangsan, etc. | |
| Gabbro | Hwangnyeongsan |
Types of geological attractions (international value)
Status of geological attractions with international value
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| Geological attraction | Content | Remark |
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| Dusong Peninsula | Published in renowned international academic journals |
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| Used as an important exploration site |
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| Songdo Peninsula | Published in renowned international academic journals |
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| Introduced in foreign textbook |
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| Used as an important exploration site |
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| Morundae | Published in renowned international academic journals |
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| Used as an important exploration site |
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Types of geological attractions (national and educational value)
Geological attractions designated as national cultural properties
| Orbicular Gabbro | Natural Monument | No. 267 |
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| Nakdonggang Estuary | Natural Monument | No. 179 |
| Taejongdae | Scenic Site | No. 17 |
| Oryukdo Islands | Scenic Site | No. 24 |
