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Çinarcik 3

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Çinarcik 3
Type:
Cave
Altitude:
330 m
Depth:
-4 m
Length:
4 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. Çinarcik 3 cave is 400 m southeast from Çinarcik 1. The entrance of the cave which is closer to Koruklu village; is facing Cura Brook.
Structural Properties and formation : Along with the Çinarcik 1; and Çinarcik 2 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 3 which is located on the upper slope of the stream flowing in a deep bed and emptying into Cura Brook is a sinkhole type developed; pit shaped small cave. It is covered with debris and blocks inside.
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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