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Terres d'Hérault UNESCO Global Geopark
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The Terres d’Hérault UNESCO Global Geopark is a name composed of two words. “Terres,” which makes the link to the soil and geology of the region, and “Hérault” corresponds to the main river that crosses the department in the Occitanie region of Southern France, which has the same name. The territory distinguished by dramatic landforms and deep canyons showcases over 540 million years of geological history.
CategoryUNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
LocationFR
DatasetUNESCO Global Geoparks
Listed/year2026
Oddness signal90/99
Data completeness95%
SignificanceGLOBAL GEOHERITAGE; 205,600 ha
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