Determination of the relationship between tectonic and karstification using morphometric indices in Bozburun Peninsula, Marmaris, Türkiye

Indexed In

Volume 174 / August 2024

Authors:

İsmail EGE, Efekan ÖZKAN, Selahattin POLAT

Keywords:

Karstification, Karst Forms, Tectonic Factors, Morphometric Indices, Bozburun Peninsula, Türkiye.

Abstract:

Bozburun Peninsula (Marmaris) attracts attention due to its various karst shapes on limestones of different ages. It is also located in an important region in terms of tectonic activity. In this study, the distribution of karst shapes determined by satellite images, topographic maps and field studies was examined. In this context, the elevation ranges (m), base and hillslope angles (%), depth (m) and pitting rates (RP), elongation ratio (RE) and directions (EA α) of the relevant shapes were determined. Then, the relationship between the faults and the quantitative results obtained was interpreted. Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies, calculations and field observations used in the study; it enabled us to reveal that there is a close relationship between karstic formations such as polje, uvala and doline and geological structures such as faults, diaclasis, folds and Nappe windows. Available data also show that geological structures have a positive effect on karstification in the study area.

DOI:

10.19111/bulletinofmre.1329619