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The Karst and Cave
Research Unit founded under the control of Directorate
of the Institute of Mineral Research (M.T.A.) studies
the caves having economic potentials and their usage
fields at the regional conditions. These studies are
supported by Ministry of
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Tourism, Ministry
of Culture, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Environment,
Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Forests, Ministry
of Internal Affairs, General Directorate of Water Affairs,
Universities, Governorships, Municipalities and private
persons. Some of the cave research studies are carried
by local or foreign Clubs and Societies.
In these studies, the caves are examined according to
their geological, geomorphologic, hydrological - hydro
geological, meteorological and biological properties
vein respect to their importance their maps (plans and
cross - sections) in 1/100 - 1/2500 scales are drawn
in order to determine their usage as an economical aspect.
In the further stage, the Protection and Application
Project including the architectural, electrical and
environmental arrangements of the caves to be prepared
for touristic purposes are prepared. Also the studies
about the underground rivers, their flow direction,
underground and surface river basins, their pollution
focuses and methods of protection are executed.
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