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Kocapinar



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Type:
Horizontal Cave
Altitude:
515 m
Diameter:
m- Direction:

Region:
Marmara
Province:
Balikesir
District:
Balya
Village:
Kocapinar


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Location: It lies 3 km north of the Kocapinar Village; 15-20 km far from Gönen to the northwest of Balikesir.
Geography and Environment: It is located at the base of a Paleo-doline; 25 m high from the valley base of the Karapinar Creek. The doline was abandoned; being breached by the creek. With water flowing into the cave during rainy times; it is a semi-active sinkhole.
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