Indonesia has very diverse and unique rocks that have the potential to become a geological heritage. Based on the existing potential, an integrated management system is needed so that it can be utilized for the welfare of the community, one of which is a geopark. Gorontalo has a rock distribution consisting of several formations, one of which is the Tinombo Formation which is the oldest formation. In this formation there is red limestone which has great potential due to its rarity so that it can be developed into a site in the development of a geopark in Gorontalo. The purpose of this research is to conduct a geosite assessment of geological features in Boalemo Regency as a basis for developing geotourism in Boalemo Regency, Gorontalo. The research site is located in Dimito Village, Wonosari Subdistrict and Lahumbo Village, Tilamuta Subdistrict, Boalemo Regency, Gorontalo Province. The methods used in this research are lithological analysis, Geochemical analysis and geosite potential analysis using the technical guidelines for geological heritage resource assessment by the Geological Survey Center. The results showed that the red color-controlling minerals in limestone are hematite and rodoxite, the red color-controlling chemical elements in limestone are SiO2, MnO, Fe2O3, Sr and CaO. The results of the assessment of geological features explain that the Wonosari Red Limestone Site and the Tilamuta Red Limestone Site are included in the medium category. Geosite Red Limestone can be developed as an object of study in the field of education by utilizing natural laboratories for the development of geoparks in Gorontalo.

Yusuf, N. J., Arifin, Y. I., Hutagalung, R., & Manyoe, I. N. (2023). Study of Boalemo Red Limestone for Geotourism Development based on Lithological, Geochemical Analysis and Geological Heritage Assessment. Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology, 8(3), 212-220.

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Sulawesi or Celebes is located in the central part of the Indonesian archipelago which has interesting geological potential to be developed. One of this interesting area is known as Ambang volcano area. Ambang volcano is one of the active volcanoes in North Sulawesi. Administratively, the research area is located in Bongkudai Baru Village, Modayag sub-district, East Bolaang Mongondow district, mapped at coordinates N 0°45'58.89'' and E 124°24'13.04''. This study is aimed to analyze volcanic geomorphological units using satellite imagery and surface geological mapping. The results showed that the geological conditions of the study area consist of 4 lithologies i.e volcanic breccia, andesite, agglomerate and sandstone rocks. Based on the morphographic and morphogenetic analysis of the study area which refers to the Van Zuidam and Verstapen 1985 classification, the study area is divided into five landforms i.e fumarole and solfatara ambang volcanic, ambang volcanic cone, plains and fluvial slope feet of ambang volcano, denudational hill ambang volcanoes and lake units.

Sumarjis, S. A., Arifin, Y. I., Hutagalung, R., Akase, N., & Manyoe, I. N. (2023). Bentuk Lahan Geomorfologi Di Daerah Gunungapi Ambang, Bolaang Mongondow Timur. Journal of Applied Geoscience and Engineering, 2(1), 46-56.

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Tatanan geologi dan tektonik yang kompleks menjadi penyebab keterdapatan banyak batuan intrusi untuk membentuk berbagai tipe cebakan mineralisasi pembawa mineral ekonomis. Prospek Daerah Gadung, Kabupaten Buol, Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah memiliki potensi yang besar karena kondisi geologinya yang kompleks, namun penelitian di daerah ini masih sangat kurang dan hanya menggunakan metode stream sediment dalam pengambilan data sehingganya diperlukan adanya penelitian yang terbaru dan detail. Metode yang dilakukan dalam menyelesaikan penelitian ini berupa metode pemetaan geologi semi detail dan channel sampling yang terdiri atas observasi litologi, struktur geologi hingga geomorfologi. Pengambilan sampel batuan untuk dianalisis petrografi dan mineragrafi sebagai data analisis pendukung. Satuan geomorfologi berupa pegunungan aliran lava Gadung dan perbukitan intrusi tinggi Gadung yang dimanfaatkan oleh penambang tradisional. Satuan litologi berupa vulkanik andesit, intrusi monsonit, intrusi monsodiorit, intrusi breksia, intrusi diorit porfiri, dan breksia hidrotermal yang paling banyak keterdapatan mineralisasi ekonomis. Struktur geologi berupa sesar naik dekstral Anoa dan sesar sinistral normal Ladelli yang menjadi jalan bagi intrusi naiknya fluida hidrotermal. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa daerah ini memiliki potensi cebakan mineralisasi karena kehadiran bodi breksia hidrotermal yang besar dan keterdapatan kontrol struktur berupa dilatational jog, dan kehadiran kuarsa vein berupa mineralisasi sulfida pada litologi intrusi monsonit dimana litologi ini menjadi litologi yang mendominasi pada daerah penelitian.

Arifin, Y. I., Manyoe, I. N., Rompo, A. I., & Iswanto, D. Kompleksitas Tatanan Geologi Dan Hubungannya Terhadap Sebaran Distribusi Potensi Mineralisasi Di Prospek Gadung Sulawesi Tengah. Jurnal GEOSAPTA, 9(1), 63-70.

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Geomorphological research is urgently needed to be carried out in areas with geothermal potential such as in Talumopatu. Geomorphological analysis was chosen to complete the data in the early stages of the geothermal exploration of the study area. The purpose of this study was to determine the geomorphological characteristics of the study area. This study uses image interpretation methods and field excursions to observe the morphology of the study area. The stages of data processing use software applications based on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The Geomorphological analysis consists of analysis of morphography, morphometry and morphogenesis. The analysis results are then compiled to produce a geomorphological map that refers to the van Zuidam classification. In accordance with the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that the geomorphological condition of the study area is divided into three parts, namely the Alluvial Plain Unit, Peneplains Unit, and Residual Hills Unit.

Hamim, R. H. P., Arifin, Y. I., & Manyoe, I. N. (2023). Geomorphological Study of the Talumopatu Geothermal Area Gorontalo Regency Gorontalo Province. In E3S Web of Conferences (Vol. 400, p. 01005). EDP Sciences.

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The research aims to assess the geothermal potential and provide a better understanding of the geology and geophysics of the area. The study utilizes various methods, including geological mapping, geochemical analysis, and magnetic and electromagnetic data analysis, to gain insights into the subsurface structures and characteristics of the geothermal system. The study area can be divided into three geomorphological units: Alluvial Plain Unit, Near Plains Unit, and Isolated Hill Unit. The study area exhibits a stratigraphy consisting of three primary units: Talumopatu granite units, Talumopatu sandstone units, and alluvial deposit units. The subsurface lithologies of the Talumopatu manifestation area were analyzed using the Wenner – Alpha configuration ERT method, revealing two distinct lithologies. The first lithology consists of sandstones with a resistivity value ranging from 4.2 to 39.0 ohm.m and a thickness of 1.25 to 12.4 m, which act as a permeable layer capable of transmitting water. The second lithology is granite with a resistivity value ranging from 118 to 360 ohm.m and a thickness of 3.75 to 15.9 m. This information provides valuable insights into the subsurface characteristics of the area, including the presence of permeable layers and the geological composition of the lithologies.

Ayu, D., Arifin, Y. I., Zainuri, A., Manyoe, I. N., & Jahja, M. (2023). Geology and Geophysics of Talumopatu Geothermal Manifestation Area of Mootilango District, Gorontalo Regency, Indonesia. In E3S Web of Conferences (Vol. 400, p. 01013). EDP Sciences.

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