INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL OF BEING JEOPARK OF NARMAN CANYON (NARMAN-ERZURUM) AND PREPARE OF JEOPARK INVENTORY

Gungor Y., Azaz D., Celik Y., Yalcin M. A.

12h International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference (SGEM), Albena, Bulgaria, 17 - 23 June 2012, pp.143-153 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
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  • City: Albena
  • Country: Bulgaria
  • Page Numbers: pp.143-153
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Narman Canyon, located within the boundaries of the Country of Erzurum Narman, covers an area of 63 km(2). Narman Canyon covered with Pliyo-Quaternary sediments. Oldest formation in the valley is Yoldere Formation. Buyukdere formation is in accordance with this unit, old Alluvial Fan sediments is over this units. Over all of these units are ancient alluviums.