Kurucaova Polyesinin Jeomorfolojisi (Kırıkhan/Hatay)

Abstract

Kurucaova Polje, Middle Amanus Mountains is located in the control of a fault developing paleovalley tectono-karstic depression that formed as a result of karst processes. Other than in the presence of carbonate rocks that are effective in the development process to another, provided that the water contact with the ground for a long time paleovalley structure, has been the most important factor induces the formation of polje. Faulting accompanied by other factors that are effective in the formation of the developing polje karstification. Explanation of geomorphological features and the development of study was to Kurucaova Polje. Thus, important evidence about the formation and development of this region detected in the geological past. During the study, both as a priority issue, both in terms of the relevant literature is reviewed. The findings were compared with detailed maps of topography and geology. The maps on the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyzes were conducted on a variety of methods and techniques using and working maps. In this study, the main base map sheet with 1:25.000 scale topographic ANTAKYA-O36c4 geological maps of different scales are used. In addition, Remote Sensing (RS) satellite imagery in a variety of recent methodology used. Accompanied by field studies in all these activities have been audited and tested for accuracy on-site interviews and observation methods. Finally, since the Middle Miocene Kurucaova Polje Neotectonic movements and karstification processes that operates within the framework of a joint association formed and Plio-Quaternary phase reaches the top of this formation process is understood. Some applications must be made at certain stages in terms of current use polje. At this point, start to operate in a planned way to the mine opened, polje field of agricultural or livestock purposes (could be either way), and some are designed for nature enthusiasts of polje with the use of the natural values for the purpose of ecotourism-related activities or the completion of jeomorfoturizm should be provided.