the role of dashli borun geological site inlocal economy and sustainable development

In this research ,the role of dashli borun geological site in the gonbad-e kavus area with a special view on it s mud volcano and its importance in local economic and sustainable tourism development was studied.the mud volcano of this geo-site includes inche borun,which is a geological heritage with outstanding scientific, cultural , touristic ,industrial and educational values that ,in this research, its therapeutic effects were proved.the mineralogical and geochemical studies carried out by xrf&xrd methods show that inche borun mud volcano has no significant toxic substances; it s main minerals are dolomite, calcite, quartz and clay minerals such as smectite, kaolinite and illite.there is a high amount of elements calcium,magnesium, aluminium,sodium,iodine,copper, bromine,potassium,organic acids,bicarbonate and aromatic hydrocarbons.so the mud volcano has a therapeutic aspect and can be one of the essential destinations for curative geo-tourism. the geological site of dashli borun with having geo - potential and unique geomorphologic phenomenon ( inche borun mud volcano) that has curative potential ,besides another potential ;if tourism infrastructures provided in that area ,such as suitable access roads, accommodation, welfare, security, signposts, proper supervision and efficient management, training of local individuals ,etc.,can become a real geo-site with aesthetic resources. it also achieves its goals through conservation, education ,and tourism. the goals consist of generation a range of economic benefits for local people ( local economic development), enhancing livelihoods, income generation, creating jobs ,infrastructure improvement ,and removing deprivation.