The Tourism Potential of Sinkholes in Konya Province
| dc.contributor.author | Tapur, Tahsin | |
| dc.contributor.author | Bozyigit, Recep | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-02-23T14:48:46Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-02-23T14:48:46Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2016 | |
| dc.department | NEÜ | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | Sinkholes result from the contact of soluble rocks with water leading to gaps in the underground and finally with gap ceiling collapse. Carstic geographical formations labelled as sinkholes in Turkey are common in the district of Konya. Up to now, 104 sinkholes have been determined within the borders of Konya. These sinkholes, differing in their formation and beauty, bear a potential for tourism. Among the sinkholes of Konya, Kizoren, Meyil, Cirali, Timras, Inoba, Yarimoglu, Yavsancukuru, Akviran, Belkuyu and Apa are those with a high potential for tourism. The aim of the present study is to determine sinkhole formation processes, morphometric characteristics, and the touristic potentials. The study covers a time - period ranging from 2013 to 2015. Throughout this period, the sinkholes were studied periodically and necessary assessments made using GPS and measuring reels. At the final stage, based on data obtained, the present study was shaped. In conclusion, the sinkholes of Konya have not received the merit earned due to their distant locations from the main roads and lack of infrastructure, and lack of promotional activities. The immediate step to be taken would be presentation of posters and trailers about sinkholes. Moreover, the local public should be informed about the potential and preservation of sinkholes and their potential for tourism. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.endpage | 267 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1303-2429 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2147-7825 | |
| dc.identifier.issue | 34 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.startpage | 253 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12452/17830 | |
| dc.identifier.wos | WOS:000443124400022 | en_US |
| dc.indekslendigikaynak | Web of Science | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | tr | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Marmara Univ | en_US |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Marmara Geographical Review | en_US |
| dc.relation.publicationcategory | Makale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı | en_US |
| dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess | en_US |
| dc.subject | Sinkholes | en_US |
| dc.subject | Tourism | en_US |
| dc.subject | Konya | en_US |
| dc.subject | Karapinar | en_US |
| dc.title | The Tourism Potential of Sinkholes in Konya Province | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |
