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Kurudere

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Kurudere
Type:
Cave
Altitude:
604 m
Depth:
-3 m
Length:
10 m
Region:
Black Sea
Province:
Ordu
District:
Kumru
Village:
Eskiergen

     


Location: It is located 3 km SE from Patlaksu Cave; on the upper eastern slope of Kizildere 1.5 km east from Eskiergen Village; 10 km north of Kumru District in Ordu.
Structural Properties and formation : Kurudere Cave is at the upper eastern slope of Kizildere. There is a 190 m difference in height between the mouth of the cave (604 m) and the stream basin. It is a horizontally developed sinkhole type; small cave. Its basin is filled with sand; pebbles; and debris. It is 2-8 m wide; and 1-5 m high. There are often dripstone formations on its walls.
Research History: It was researched by the Karst and Caves Unit of the Geological Studies Department of MTA General Directorate; and published in 2004.
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