The geodiversity potential of Tanah Datar District developing into a geotourism asset as a geopark in Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to determine the geodiversity potential of Tanah Datar District, developing into a geotourism asset as a Geopark in Indonesia. This type of research is qualitative descriptive research. The research data acquisition technique was carried out by observation, literature study, interview, FGD (Focus Group Discussion), the method used to determine the delineation of the geoheritage area using the Geographic Information System (GIS) using GIS Arc Software 10.5. The results of geodiversity potential research in Tanah Datar District consist of 3 geosites; 1) Mount Marapi, Mount Singgalang-Tandikek, Straightness of Five Fault Lake (5) Fault Lake and Active Sectional Tectonic Lake 2) Waterfall from hot spring 3) Straightness of Andesite Intrusion. The Geo Area Tabek Patah Salimpaung Normal Fault includes geosite; 1) Straightness of Fault and Fault Talent 2) Lineage of Telaga Line Saga Telaga Air Pakis and Telaga Air Taranang. Geo Lintau Buo Karst Area with Geosite 1) Eksokarst 2) Sinkhole 3) Underground River 4) Goa / Ngalau with Stalactite-Stalagmite 5) Dolina. The potential of this geodiversity is Geotourism Assets and the potential for the development of Indonesian Geopark.