The Geomunoreum Lava Tube System
Lava tubes so far included in the Geomunoreum Lava Tube System are the Seonheul Vertical Cave, Bengdwigul Lava Tube, Bukoreumdonggul Lava Tube, Daerimdonggul Lava Tube, Mangjanggul Lava Tube, Gimnyeonggul Lava Tube, Yongcheondonggul Lava Tube, and Dangcheomuldonggul Lava Tube towards the sea. However, it is estimated that more tubes will be found. Bukoreumdonggul Lava Tube, Mangjanggul Lava Tube and Dangcheomuldonggul Lava are designated as natural monuments. Although these lava tubes are extremely large and ancient, the internal morphological features are well-preserved and the inner scenery is considered to be outstanding. As a result, "Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes" are UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites. Study results about the Geomunoreum Lava Tube System have been published in academic journals.
See also
- World Heritage Sites in South Korea
- Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes
- Seongsan Ilchulbong
- Hallasan
- Jeju Province
References
- ^ "World Heritage sites (South Korea)". Retrieved 2010-03-30.
- "World Heritage sites (South Korea)". The Korea Herald. 2010-03-30.
- "Jeju volcanic island and lava tubes: Invaluable ecological treasure trove". Korea Herald. 2008-09-12.
- Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Tourism Association