Caves and Karst of Turkey - Vol. 1

This book comprehensively reviews the historical background of speleology and cave research in the contexts of archeology and natural sciences. It also offers a summary of selected topics related to the karstic terrain of Turkey. Covering 40 % of the country''s surface area, Turkey''s karstic terrain accommodates thousands of caves. However, understanding the geology, geomorphology, hydrology, bio...