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Karain |
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Type: |
Cave | |||
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Altitude: |
1008 m | |||
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Depth: |
-0.5 m | |||
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Length: |
41 m | |||
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Region: |
Marmara | |||
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Province: |
Sakarya | |||
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District: |
Pamukova | |||
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Village: |
Eskiyayla | |||
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| Location: It was developed on the eastern slope of the Yörük hill where Karain stream started; which empties in the Sakarya river; after passing through Pamukova; 6 km north in a straight line from Pamukova. It is on the slopes of Samanli mountains which overlook Geyve-Pamukova catchment area. |
| Structural Properties and formation : The immediate environs of the cave consist of plateau type high plains. It developed in east-west direction; has a width of 2- 5 m; and a ceiling height of 0.5-3.5 m. There is a thick layer of culture soil; and dissolution in the basin. Karain is a fossil cave that completed its development. There are almost no dripstone deposits inside the cave. |
| Research History: It was researched by the Geological Studies Department Presidency and published in 2002. |
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