Assessment of Geodiversity at the Confluence of Different Geological Domains and Delimitation of Natural Protected Areas (Examples from Southern Spain)

Abstract Geodiversity and biodiversity have been assessed in an area of the province Jaén (Southern Spain), first one from consideration partial indices based on lithology, geomorphology, pedology, hydrology, palaeontology, mineralogy geosites; is also regarded previous data, considering a index endangered species index. This shows contact between Guadalquivir Basin Betic External Zones. In addition, several natural protected areas defined, among which Cazorla, Segura Las Villas Natural Park (where mainly Prebetic materials outcrop) Sierra Mágina (made up Subbetic materials) stand out. The high very values geodiversity located where outcrop, including Park, coincides to large extent with front Zones its Basin. However, outside this or geodiversity. Both parks fit well are important. These differences boundaries these allow suggesting that, for delimitation any area, should be defined knowledge region located.