
Gomeda Valley is located approximately 2 kilometers southwest of the Mustafapaşa neighborhood in the Ürgüp district of Nevşehir Province, Türkiye. Geographically situated west of Mustafapaşa and north of Ayvalı Village, the valley is one of the most notable geomorphological features within the Cappadocia region. Historically known by the Greeks as “Kanavuria,” the valley has been identified as one of the fissures of Elevres.Gomeda Valley (Ürgüp Municipality)" image-alternate="" image-element-for
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Melike Saraç

Ruby is a precious gemstone belonging mineralogically to the corundum group and characterized by its red color. This mineral, with the chemical formula Al₂O₃, acquires its distinctive red hue due to the presence of chromium. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, it is one of the hardest natural minerals after diamond. Throughout history, ruby has been valued in various cultures for both its aesthetic appeal and symbolic meanings.Mineralogical Properties and Geochemical StructureRuby is the red
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Okan Kanpolat
KuKula Fairy Chimneys is a geological area in the Kula district of Manisa, place, known for its natural formations. These structures, shaped over time by erosion and weather conditions, contribute significantly to the region’s tourism value, important.Kula Fairy Chimneys (https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/manisa/gezilecekyer/kula-per-bacalari)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Historical and Geological SignificanceThe Kula Fairy Chimneys were formed through wind and water
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İsmail Aykurt

Cennet ObruğuLocation and Physical CharacteristicsHeaven Obruğu is located approximately 25 km from the town center of Silifke, 2 km from Narlıkuyu Harbor and 5 km from Korykos (Kızkalesi) place. This natural formation is a collapse caused by the dissolution of limestone layers by underground water movements. The mouth of this Ellipse shaped depression measures 250 by 110 meters and has a depth of 70 meters.Geological Formation and StructureCennet Obruğu is a collapse structure formed by undergr
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Bilal Utku Karakoç

Tortum Lake is a natural landslide-dammed lake located within the boundaries of the Uzundere district in Erzurum Province, in Eastern Anatolia, Türkiye. Situated in the transition zone between the Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia regions, the lake is of natural origin, both in terms of its geological formation and environmental characteristics. Tortum Lake extends approximately 8.2 kilometers in length and 1.4 kilometers in width along a southwest-northeast axis and lies at an elevation of 1010 me
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Sümeyra Uzun

Mineral water is a natural underground water that reaches the Earth's surface from deep within the Earth's crust, containing dissolved mineral salts, elements, and gases (especially carbon dioxide). According to international definitions, mineral water must possess a certain level of mineralization (at least 250 mg/L of dissolved minerals) and characteristic physical-chemical properties as soon as it emerges from the source. The main ions present in mineral water include sodium (Na⁺), calcium (C
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Sümeyye Akkanat Terzioğlu

Otlukbeli Lake is a lake located in the Otlukbeli district of Erzincan, Türkiye, formed by a travertine barrier created by mineral waters. The lake has a surface area of approximately 7,500 square meters, a length of 150-160 meters, a width of 30-50 meters, and a depth ranging between 15-20 meters. Situated at an altitude of 1,855-1,885 meters above sea level, it is recognized as the only known travertine barrier lake in the world.Formation and Geological StructureOtlukbeli Lake is a unique geol
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Edanur Karakoç

Narman Fairy Chimneys are geological formations located in the Narman district of Erzurum Province, Türkiye. The area is situated approximately 90 kilometers from the city center of Erzurum, at the 7th kilometer of the Narman-Pasinler highway. Covering an area of about 6300 hectares, the fairy chimneys are easily accessible and lie very close to the town of Narman.Narman Fairy Chimneys (Erzurum Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Geo
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Hatice Senem Turan

New World Cave is one of the significant geological formations located within the boundaries of Karaman Province in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region. The cave is situated approximately 17 kilometers from the center of Karaman, near Dere Village. Its position atop the Göksu River Valley grants it notable geomorphological and ecological importance.The cave exhibits a typical karstic character through its travertine formations, stalactites, and stalagmites. Its length approaches approximately one
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