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Multi-electrode resistivity survey for the moisture distribution characteristics of the cliff of Mogao Grottoes
Designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the Mogao Grottoes is famous for its cultural relics, in particular, the superb murals and...
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Rockfall hazard assessment of the slope of Mogao Grottoes, China based on AHP, F-AHP and AHP-TOPSIS
Hosting precious superb murals and painted sculptures from the fourth to the fourteenth century, the UNESCO word heritage site Mogao Grottoes are one...
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Seismic responses of the densely distributed caves of the Mogao Grottoes in China
Some of the largest and best-preserved Buddhist art treasure houses in the world, namely the Mogao Grottoes, are located at the northwest edge of the...
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Experimental investigation on the correlation between rainfall infiltration and the deterioration of wall paintings at Mogao Grottoes, China
The Mogao Grottoes is famous around the world for its exquisite wall paintings and colorful painted sculptures, and was inscribed in the UNESCO World...
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Promoting Geotourism in Dunhuang UNESCO Global Geopark
Geoparks in China have always overlapped with many other tourism branding schemes. It is unclear whether people are familiar with the UNESCO Global...
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Microscopic weathering characteristics and deterioration mechanisms of sandstone in the Nankan Grotto, northern Sichuan, China
The mineralogy, micro-structure, geochemical mass balance, and porosity of sandstone in the Nankan Grotto were analyzed to explore the weathering...
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Coal Accumulation Patterns and Paleoclimates in a Carboniferous–Permian Cratonic Basin, North China
This field trip examines the Carboniferous-Permian strata of the Shuiyuguan section in the vicinity of Taiyuan City, and the Palougou section along...
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The effect of earth-air passive exchange on the formation of haze patterns
As urbanization and economic growth in develo** countries expands, haze has become a global environmental problem in urban areas. Haze has obvious...
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Mechanisms of the formation of wind-blown sand hazards and the sand control measures in Gobi areas under extremely strong winds along the Lanzhou-**njiang high-speed railway
The Lanzhou-**njiang high-speed railway (HSR) traverses areas of the Gobi Desert where extremely strong winds are frequent. These strong winds cause...
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Study on weathering mechanism of sandstone statues in Southwest China: example from the sandstone of Niche of Sakyamuni Entering Nirvana at Dazu Rock Carvings
To understand the weathering mechanism of sandstone statues in Southwest China, the sandstone of Niche of Sakyamuni Entering Nirvana at Dazu Rock...
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Pigments—the palette of organic colourants in wall paintings
The present contribution deals with the use of organic colourants in wall paintings, polychrome pottery and painted stone artworks, i.e. painted...
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Emission, deposition and geochemical characteristics of aeolian dust in the eastern Kumtag Desert, China
Dust has a variety of significant impacts on geochemical cycles, climate change and human health. The emission, deposition, grain size distribution...
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Fractal discrete fracture network modeling of radon gas concentration in underground tunnels under Książ Castle in Poland
The numerical modeling of radon concentrations in the fault zone of the underground excavations at Książ Castle was conducted using a stochastic...
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Perceived space: Demonstrating a quantified approach to illumination in archaeological sites based on Asian Buddhist cave temples 5th–8th century CE
Recent advances in the three-dimensional modelling and lighting simulations provide an opportunity to engage with role of illumination in the...
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Geoheritage sites of Yan’an City for Geotourism in China’s Middle Loess Plateau
The Loess Plateau is the only young and accumulating plateau in the world, and loess deposited in this area covers 4.6% of China’s land area. As a...
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Fertile island effect in the sedimentary process of Tetraena mongolica Maxim nebkhas in steppe—desert ecotones on the Inner Mongolia Plateau, China
Phytogenic mounds (nebkhas) formed by shrubs are a common phenomenon in arid and semi-arid areas. The formation of nebkhas is accompanied by the...
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Characteristics of Geoparks in China and Japan: Similarities and Differences
Both China and Japan have achieved considerable development of geoparks. This paper introduces the current status of geoparks and develops a...
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Mechanisms of preservation damage: restoration materials affecting salt distribution and soil expansion in wall paintings of Dunhuang
Relics are precious, but the use of improper restoration materials may intensify their deterioration and result in preservation damage. Five...
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The Influence of Water Absorption Increment on Infrared Radiation Characteristics of Rammed Earth
Targeting for the description of water occurrence status in the rammed earth of Mogao Grottoes, the infrared thermography was applied to study the...
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Geo-environmental characteristics of weathering deterioration of red sandstone relics: a case study in Tongtianyan Grottoes, Southern China
It is reasonable to study the destruction and preservation of stone relics from a geo-environmental point of view. The Tongtianyan Grottoes, known as...
