Determination of relative tectonic activity of the Honaz fault (SW Turkey) using geomorphic indices
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In this study, in order to determine relative
tectonic activity of the Honaz Fault, geomorphic indices such as triangular
facets, drainage basin asymmetry (AF), hypsometric integral (HI), drainage
basin shape (Bs), ratio of valley-floor width to valley height (Vf), and mountain
front sinuosity (Smf) have been calculated. The results of the indice analysis
were evaluated and then index of the relative tectonic activity (Iat) were
re-evaluated. Base on the different Iat values, the results were divided into four
classes that range from the relatively highest to the relatively lowest
tectonic activity. The drainage basin area between Honaz Fault and Mount Honaz
is an ideal place to test relative tectonic activity. The Honaz fault that is
the north boundary fault of the Honaz Mountain has been divided into the
Karateke segment and Honaz segment. The indice values calculated from these
segments are triangular facets (Lf / Ls: 0.3-0.46), AF (32-77), HI (0.1-0.6), Vf (0.08-0.7), Bs (1.53-5.06)
and Smf (1.12-1.41). The results of this study exhibit the presence of high to
very high tectonic activity especially in the central part of the Honaz Fault.
Based the results, the neotectonics played an important role in geomorphic
evolution of this part of the Honaz Mountain. In addition to the results
obtained, evidence of seismic activity, travertine occurrences due to thermal
springs and alluvial fans in front of fault zones support high tectonic
activity in the region.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Mühendislik
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
18 Aralık 2018
Gönderilme Tarihi
9 Mart 2017
Kabul Tarihi
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Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2018 Cilt: 24 Sayı: 6