A Geological Reconnaissance of the Coast of Anatolia.
Abstract
The Anatolian subcontinent between the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, is comprised of shorelines of ancient blocks of highly variable geology, mostly cliff-like (some cliffs undergoing rapid erosion, and some very slow erosion in terms of long term geologic time) with the cliff coast areas interspersed with depositional areas. Much has been written about the geology of the coasts of the Anatolian massif. However, the majority of the geologists that have treated this subject have dealt with the rocks of the long term geologic record. Most geologists have concerned themselves with studies of the ancient rocks (those not undergoing active change in the short term, less than 100 year period time frame). The majority of the studies appear to be tectonically oriented. The Anatolian massif is but one of a major group of highly mountainous tectonic blocks that have undergone formation over the Tertiary Period of geologic time (past 50-60 million years) in the Mediterranean area.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 23, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA086975
Entities
People
- John C. Kraft
Organizations
- University of Delaware