Characterization and conceptualization of a relict Karst aquifer (Bilecik, Turkey)
The carbonate rocks in Turkey have different hydrogeological properties as a result of controlling karstification factors, such as lithostratigraphy, source of energy gradient, tectonic activity, type of erosion base, fluctuation in sea level, and climate change in their extended areas. This study w...
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| description | The carbonate rocks in Turkey have different hydrogeological properties as a result of controlling karstification factors, such as lithostratigraphy, source of energy gradient, tectonic activity, type of erosion base, fluctuation in sea level, and climate change in their extended areas. This study was undertaken for the characterization and conceptualization of the hydrogeological behavior of a unique example of the dissected relict karst aquifer, which is known as the Harmanköy-Beyyayla Karst System (HBKS) in Central Turkey. In order to obtain the conceptualization of the HBKS, properties of recharge, flow, storage, and discharge was analyzed. The contribution of allogenic-point recharge to the Beyyayla and Döşkaya aquifers occurs from the Beyyayla and Tozman sinkhole with approximately 85% of total recharge. The rest of the recharge takes place as autogenic-diffuse/point type from the limestone rock-mass. The recharge on the Nardın aquifer originates from direct precipitation onto the limestone area mainly as autogenic-diffuse and, to lesser extent, as autogenic-point. Groundwater flow occurs as conduit flow at the Beyyayla and Döşkaya aquifers and as dispersed flow at the Nardın aquifer. The evaluation of all parameters shows that the HBKS can be divided into three distinct sub-catchments, namely, the Beyyayla, Döşkaya, and Nardın, while it has two different hydrogeological system so Beyyayla and Döşkaya have similar characteristics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-58fb0f1e5f0649a09043023de0bd5ebd2023-02-07T17:42:11ZengSlovenian Academy of Sciences and ArtsActa Carsologica0583-60501580-26122013-09-0142110.3986/ac.v42i1.632569Characterization and conceptualization of a relict Karst aquifer (Bilecik, Turkey)Harun Aydin0Mehmet EkmekÇi1Mehmet Evren Soylu2Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Yüzüncü Yıl University, VanInternational Research Center for Karst Water Resources (UKAM), Hacettepe University, Beytepe, AnkaraCenter for Sustainability and the Global Environment, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 53726, WIThe carbonate rocks in Turkey have different hydrogeological properties as a result of controlling karstification factors, such as lithostratigraphy, source of energy gradient, tectonic activity, type of erosion base, fluctuation in sea level, and climate change in their extended areas. This study was undertaken for the characterization and conceptualization of the hydrogeological behavior of a unique example of the dissected relict karst aquifer, which is known as the Harmanköy-Beyyayla Karst System (HBKS) in Central Turkey. In order to obtain the conceptualization of the HBKS, properties of recharge, flow, storage, and discharge was analyzed. The contribution of allogenic-point recharge to the Beyyayla and Döşkaya aquifers occurs from the Beyyayla and Tozman sinkhole with approximately 85% of total recharge. The rest of the recharge takes place as autogenic-diffuse/point type from the limestone rock-mass. The recharge on the Nardın aquifer originates from direct precipitation onto the limestone area mainly as autogenic-diffuse and, to lesser extent, as autogenic-point. Groundwater flow occurs as conduit flow at the Beyyayla and Döşkaya aquifers and as dispersed flow at the Nardın aquifer. The evaluation of all parameters shows that the HBKS can be divided into three distinct sub-catchments, namely, the Beyyayla, Döşkaya, and Nardın, while it has two different hydrogeological system so Beyyayla and Döşkaya have similar characteristics.https://ojs.zrc-sazu.si/carsologica/article/view/632 |
| spellingShingle | Harun Aydin Mehmet EkmekÇi Mehmet Evren Soylu Characterization and conceptualization of a relict Karst aquifer (Bilecik, Turkey) Acta Carsologica |
| title | Characterization and conceptualization of a relict Karst aquifer (Bilecik, Turkey) |
| title_full | Characterization and conceptualization of a relict Karst aquifer (Bilecik, Turkey) |
| title_fullStr | Characterization and conceptualization of a relict Karst aquifer (Bilecik, Turkey) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization and conceptualization of a relict Karst aquifer (Bilecik, Turkey) |
| title_short | Characterization and conceptualization of a relict Karst aquifer (Bilecik, Turkey) |
| title_sort | characterization and conceptualization of a relict karst aquifer bilecik turkey |
| url | https://ojs.zrc-sazu.si/carsologica/article/view/632 |
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