Event Title
Session 2.1 Jeju volcanic island and lava tubes
Start Date
1-12-2021 3:28 PM
End Date
1-12-2021 3:41 PM
Description
Jeju volcanic island and lava tubes is a National Park on an island off the southern coast of South Korea. Formed through volcanic activity hundreds of thousands of years ago, the island is now a tourist destination with the park being the centerpiece but also boasting great beaches for surfing, 3 World Heritage sites, and many museums. Bringing in tourism is essential to this island with only 2 cities but also comes along with some difficult challenges such as increased pollution, energy needs, and public transportation on this island. Type: Short talk (e.g. PowerPoint, Google Slides)
Recommended Citation
Godsey, Nick; Grau, Nichole; and Cookson, Jenna, "Session 2.1 Jeju volcanic island and lava tubes" (2021). The Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education. 4.
https://doi.org/10.37099/mtu.dc.yeah-conference/dec2021/all-events/4
Session 2.1 Jeju volcanic island and lava tubes
Jeju volcanic island and lava tubes is a National Park on an island off the southern coast of South Korea. Formed through volcanic activity hundreds of thousands of years ago, the island is now a tourist destination with the park being the centerpiece but also boasting great beaches for surfing, 3 World Heritage sites, and many museums. Bringing in tourism is essential to this island with only 2 cities but also comes along with some difficult challenges such as increased pollution, energy needs, and public transportation on this island. Type: Short talk (e.g. PowerPoint, Google Slides)