Caves and Karst of Turkey - Vol. 1 - History, Archaeology and Caves (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)

This book comprehensively reviews the historical background of speleology and cave research in the contexts of archeology and natural sciences. It also offers a summary of selected topics related to the karstic terrain of Turkey. Covering 40 % of the country's surface area, Turkey's karstic terrain accommodates thousands of caves. However, understanding the geology, geomorphology, hydrology, biology, and ecosystem dynamics of these caves is still limited. Despite numerous explorations and extensive fieldwork, this is the first comprehensive publication on the topic since 1984. The book presents the 45 most significant caves in Turkey, selected according to several criteria, including esthetical uniqueness. It covers caves of global archeological importance, such as Karain, Yarimburgaz and UEcagizli, and some of the world's deepest caves, such as Peynirlikoenu, Kuzgun, Morca, and Cukurpinar. The book includes a survey and a detailed description of the genesis, geology, geomorphology, and exploration history for each cave.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Cave and Karst Systems of the World
Release date:	2022
First published:	2021
Authors:	Ali Yamac • Eric Gilli • Ezgi Tok • Koray Toerk
Dimensions:	279 x 210mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	108
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-065503-7
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > General
LSN:	3-03-065503-2
Barcode:	9783030655037

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