Spain's Geology Society
The fourth edition of Geolodía (portmanteau of Geologia and dia, geology and day) will be held on Sunday 8 May for the fourth consecutive year —and throughout the Spanish territory.
This day is dedicated to the popularization of geology using local reference points and the places of study where the geosciences professionals live, research and work.
This is the case of the activity to be held in Moraig cove of Benitachell, led by 40 to 50 professional from different fields of geology and geology engineering in the province of Alicante —most of them professors from local universities and institutes .
This activity will run from the viewpoint of Penyassegats, going down the path towards Llebeig Cove, Cova dels Arcs and the Riu Blanc fault to end in Moraig beach.
Among the issues addressed in this activity, there will be the formation of the Mediterranean Sea and the cliffs north of the province of Alicante, the origin of natural springs and the formation of the Cova dels Arcs or Moraig Cove.
Also there will be an of geological workshops area for children on the beach zone.