Copper Coast Geopark

Copper Coast Geopark
A view from the coastline of Copper Coast Geopark

The Copper Coast is a stretch of the southern coast of the Republic of Ireland in County Waterford. It is named for the historic metal-mining industry, the legacies of which now constitute something of a tourist attraction. The area was declared a European Geopark in 2001 and a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2004 in an attempt to boost the profile of the area as a tourist destination. This geologically diverse area contains records of Palaeozoic volcanism and the last ice age - a heritage which is interpreted locally for the visitor.[1]

References

  1. ^ website of Copper Coast Geopark

Copper Coast and Commaragh Mountains

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