This volume comprises a selection of papers describing the main features of the Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands Geopark (Canary Archipelago, Spain). Of all the Global Geoparks worldwide, it is the only one that has officially evaluated and characterized specific areas as analogues for the geological and astrobiological exploration of Mars. The identification and characterization of terrestrial sites that can be used as planetary analogues are currently considered vital study areas of planetary geology and astrobiology. Written by experts in the various fields, this multidisciplinary book is a unique resource for graduate students and professionals alike.

Introduction Lanzarote, a Unique Geopark

Part I: From Earth
Geological and Geographical Setting of Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands UNESCO Global Geoparks
Geoheritage Inventory of the Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands UNESCO Global Geopark
Historic Volcanic Landforms Diversity on Lanzarote
Evaluation of Geoconservation in Geosites of Paleontogical Interest from Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands UNESCO Global Geopark
Geoheritage in the Shallow Submarine Slopes of an Oceanic Volcanic Edifice: a New Option for Diving Geotourism
Geoconservation and Geotourism in the Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands UNESCO Global Geoparks
Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands: an Anchialine UNESCO Global Geoparks
Part II: To Space
Volcanic caves of Lanzarote: a Natural Laboratory for Understanding Volcano-Speleogenetic Processes and Planetary Caves
Lanzarote: Mars on Earth
Part III: Living in the Geopark
Lanzarote: The Landscape and the History Behind the Volcano.-Lanzarote, César Manrique and the Creation of the Art, Culture and Tourism Centres, 1960-1976
Lanzarote Satlworks, Symbol of Identity.