| Geography and Environment: The Catirik and Kaleburun Caves are tectonic cracks located on the same fault; which is obvious in their maps. In fact; both ends of the two caves do not have an end; and continue along the fault. However; it is not possible to proceed further as it gets ever narrower (15-20 cm). The entrance of the Catirik Cave is very narrow; and it is like a quadrangle with two parallel sides being 15 cm and 35 cm; and other sides being 64 cm. The ceiling of the roof couldn't have been seen due to its restricted width. The width of the cave starts to get narrower after -33 m. At this narrow section of 22 cm; the walls are adorned with coral decorations; and passage is very difficult. Later on; this section suddenly reaches to a larger gallery. It is a dangerous cave since it is difficult to belay safely. |
