Morphometric and General Geomorphological Features of Kilistra (Gökyurt) Region

Abstract

The development of cities due to the increase in population, industrial activity, transportation activities, mobility in mining and energy fields, construction in ports and coastal filling areas, and erosion-excavation and accumulation-filling activities that occur as a result of tourism activities cause intense changes in the relief. With developing technology, these processes can be detected, and their distribution and effects can be evaluated with different systematic analyses. The main purpose of the research is to define and evaluate the factors that affect the geomorphology of the areas where people carry out their cultural activities in the universe of Kilistra (Gökyurt) Region. Observation studies were carried out to evaluate the geomorphological formation in the area, which is affected by geomorphological hazards and therefore exposed to risk. A mixed research method was used in the study. Geomorphological and morphometric characteristics of the research area were obtained using the quantitative research method. The data was subjected to meta-analysis and defined for the field. Anthropogenic effects have accelerated the processes affecting the geomorphology of the study area. In addition, the geomorphological feature of the region has enabled the use of the area by the local people as a result of cultural activity and increased erosion. For example; It has enabled tuffaceous land to be used for human activities such as allowing it to be used for defense purposes, allowing the construction of religious elements (such as chapels, churches, etc.), and being used for purposes such as cellars or dwellings. Today, these landforms continue to be used as haystacks, warehouses and barns. Keywords: Kilistra, Gavur Caldera, Nek, Gökyurt Mesa