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Kozmandagi

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Kozmandagi
Type:
Cave
Altitude:
645 m
Depth:
-11 m
Length:
20 m
Region:
Black Sea
Province:
Ordu
District:
Kumru
Village:
Akçakese

     


Location: Along with the Yaylacik Cave; it is located on the Kozman Dagi Plateau; near the Akçakese Village; which is 15 NE from Kumru District; 35 km km south from Fatsa; 85 km southwest from Ordu.
Structural Properties and formation : Along with the Yaylacik Cave; it is situated in a region deeply fractured by Kumlu (Elekçi) Brook and Karakucak Stream which is one of its branches; and by the branches of Karakucak. Kozmandagi Cave has the same altitude with the Yaylacik Cave (645 m); and shares the same system. It consists of a pit shaped descent Ğ7 m long; and one single round shaped hall. The ceiling height is 5-6 m; the width is 10x8 m. The hall is filled with debris; blocks; and soil. It is a passage type; fossil cave that completed its development cycle.
Research History: It was researched by the Karst; and Cave Researches Unit of the Geological Studies Department of MTA General Directorate; and published in 2004.
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