JEJU ISLAND GEOPARK

THE GEOSITES

GEOSITES

• Jeju island is a geopark that is made up of nine different Geosites
• These sites were created as a result of volcanic activities several years ago

GEOSITES

• The Geosites are called Mt. Hallasan, Manjanggul Lava Tube, Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone, Seowipo formation , Cheonjiyeon waterfall, The Columnar joints at Jeju jungman , Daepo coast, Sanbangsan Lava dome, Yongmeori Tuff ring and Suweolbong tuff ring

THE LOCATION AND SIZE

LOCATIONN AND SIZE

• Jeju island is situated in South Korea
• It has a total area of 1847km squared
• It is well preserved as a volcanic island

LOCATION AND SIZE

• It is seen by around 7.7 million people every yeat
• It is also used for scientific research because of its natural features and visible volcanic activity from 1.8 million ears ago

HALLA MOUNTAIN

HALLA MOUNTAIN

• It is the highest mountain in South Korea
• It is 1950m tall
• At the centre of the mountain is Baengnokdam Crater lake

HALLA MOUNTAIN

• There are many trails leading off the island in different directions
• This allows you to see caves and observe the topography of the island
• Baengnokdam lake has a depth of 108m and a width of 550m

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EXTRA FACTS

• Jeju island is considered an irreplaceable geological gem
• It is part of the UNESCO world heritage site

EXTRA FACTS

• Coastline: approximately 418km (land :307 km, insulted areas: 111km)
• Area: 1847 km squared
• Average annual temperature: 16 degrees

WHY IS IS A GEOPARK??

WHY IS IT A GEOPARK?

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