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Çatal Obruk 2

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Çatal Obruk 2
Type:
Vertical Cave
Altitude:
m
Depth:
-88 m
Length:
m
Region:
Mediterranean
Province:
Mersin
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The region is completely formed within the fractured and jointed Miocene limestones. The most common fossil groups in the region are Gastropods and Shells. It is a sinkhole type of cave which halted its development. It was explored by the Cave Research Club of the Dokuz Eylül University in 1997 during the surveys called "Yörük".
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