Quaternary Sediments in Geosites: Evidence from the Western Caucasus

Some previous studies have already highlighted the importance of Quaternary sediments as geoheritage, although related knowledge remains incomplete and geographically biased. Unique features are often overlooked in areas famous for their pre-Quaternary geoheritage. Moreover, established high-value linked to phenomena require comprehensive descriptions; therefore, it is reasonable analyze (even if these only locally unique). For purposes present study, three localities that form parts larger geosites, which represent Mountainous Adygeya Western Caucasus, characterized. They assessed qualitatively, with a general description attention paid origin, potential scientific importance, accessibility. The Rufabgo Canyon hosts colluvial megaclast sediments. Dakh–Sakhray Confluence exhibits typical alluvial sediment where detrital clasts mixed rather numerous Fe-rich concretions washed out from parent rocks. Stonesea Range eluvial–deluvial formed result karstification carbonates erosion overlaying red siliciclastics. All interest scientists because they can be employed promising research projects, revealing peculiarities local patterns sedimentation. under consideration geoheritage points within geosites perfectly accessible. Aside use by scientists, potentially used geosciences educators train university students sedimentology. In two cases, also aesthetically important attracting tourists. Generally, should considered together other unique represented Adygeya.