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Çinarcik 2

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Çinarcik 2
Type:
Cave
Altitude:
280 m
Depth:
-3 m
Length:
7 m
Region:
Black Sea
Province:
Ordu
District:
Ünye
Village:
Çinarcik

     


Location: Located approximately 20 km southwest of Ünye in Ordu; it is on the western slope of Duduklu Stream that emties into Cura Brook. It is 350 m northeast of Cinarcik 1 cave.
Structural Properties and formation : Along with Çinarcik 1; and Çinarcik 3 they are 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 2 cave has an entrance at 280 m altitude; it is a sinkhole type developed; fossil cave. The height of the cave differs between 1.5 to 2.5 m; and its endpoint is 3 m below the entrance level. It is covered with debris and blocks inside.
Research History: It was researched by the Karst and Caves Unit of the Geological Studies Department of MTA General Directorate; and published in 2004.
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