The Cianok-Maninjau National Geopark has gone through a verification process by UNESCO to gain global recognition because it meets a number of requirements including biodiversity and historical wealth.
In a statement received in Jakarta, Wednesday, Zuhrizul as General Manager of the Cianok-Maninjau National Geopark Management Agency explained that the area has been very qualified to be included in UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGP).
"We have world-class geoheritage, ranging from the Semangko fracture to the Lake Maninjau caldera system which holds traces of civilization and educational potential," he explained.
This meets the requirements as a geopark which is a special area that unites the potential of geology, biodiversity, and culture in a complete narration.
The area not only offers natural beauty, but also stores extraordinary geological literacy, which is interconnected and gives meaning to the lives of the surrounding community.
One of the strong evidences, said Zuhrizul, is the existence of the Eviden of The Great Fault Sumatra or the Great Fault of Sumatra. This fault is a decstral shear fault along about 1,900 km which was formed due to the subduction zone of Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates.
The fault plays an important role in the formation of the morphology of the island of Sumatra and is the main trigger for earthquake activity in the region.
Chairman of the Management Agency as well as a geological lecturer at Padang State University (UNP) Fadli explained that the geological narrative of the region must be developed scientifically and easily understood.
"One of our main challenges is to unite scientific stories from each geosite so that it can be accessed by the wider community," said Fadli.
Another natural wealth is Lake Maninjau, a volcanic lake formed from the devastating eruption of ancient volcanoes. The eruption spewed 220250 km cubic pyroclastic material, forming a giant caldera filled with water and becoming a lake. The surrounding volcanic soil is now a fertile medium for biological and human life.
Not only that, the connection between geology and culture is also very real. For example, the architecture of a gadang house that does not wear nails is a form of public adaptation in anticipation of the modern development of the times.
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However, the management of the Agam Jakfar Regency Geopark BP admits that conservation and education efforts have not been maximized. In addition, the need for awareness of the importance of cleanliness, sanitation, and a number of service elements is also a concern.
"We need to be more massive in educating the community, strengthening community roles, and encouraging sustainable use of geoparks," he said.
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