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Çinarcik 1

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Çinarcik 1
Type:
Cave
Altitude:
416 m
Depth:
-7 m
Length:
7 m
Region:
Black Sea
Province:
Ordu
District:
Ünye
Village:
Çinarcik

     


Location: Çinarcik 1; Çinarcik 2; and Çinarcik 3 caves are located approximately 20 km southeast of Ünye in Ordu; between Çinarcik and Koruklu villages.
Structural Properties and formation : Along with Çinarcik 2; and Çinarcik 3 it is located in a region deeply fragmented besides the Ceviz Stream; and Cura Brook which have large basins; and were suffocated due to alluvial deposits. Çinarcik 1 which is located on a slope between Çalbogaz that empties into Cura Brook; and Kavraz Streams; which declines towards NW. It is a pit shaped cave; covered with debris and blocks inside. It is a sinkhole type developed completely fossil cave.
Research History: It was researched by the Karst and Caves Un it of the Geological Studies Department of MTA General Directorate; and published in 2004.
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