Geology and geoheritage potential value of Kampung Jeram Gajah, Lojing, Kelantan

Geological heritage is described as an applied scientific field focusing on a distinctive, different and representative geosite. This discipline supports geology science. There are incredible geological phenomena and geomorphological features that create our Earth more fascinating and can become attractions of a location, state, or country. Lojing area possess many unique geological features such as karst landscape, fossil and amazing structures that contribute to educational purposes. However, Lojing had experienced changes in land use due to agriculture factor which exposed the geological features towards threats. The study area for this research is located at Lojing, Gua Musang, Kelantan with coordinate N 4° 43' 52.9" and E 101° 46' 0.89". The 5x5km2 study area is surrounded by heavy forests and plantations. The highest elevation of the study area is 520m while the lowest elevation is 180m.This study focuses on general geology and geoheritage potential value of Kampung Jeram Gajah. The objectives of the research are to produce an updated map of Kampung Jeram Gajah, Lojing and to determine the geoheritage potential value. The geology of the study area was determined by carrying out geological mapping to construct the geological map. There are three types Ethology found which are quartzite, marbleized limestone and mudstone. In this study, geomorphosite assessment is used to determine the ranking for the geosites. Evaluation of the potential value of geoheritage in the study area was achieved by assessing the rating of geomorphosite. These parameters are considered to contribute the potential or failure of the geosites. As a result, suggestions to preserve and conserve the geological resources are made in future.