Red Mediterranean soils in some karstic regions of Taurus Mountains, Turkey
CATENA, vol.28, pp.247-260, 1997 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 28
- Publication Date: 1997
- Doi Number: 10.1016/s0341-8162(96)00041-0
- Journal Name: CATENA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.247-260
- Keywords: karstification, soil formation, Red Mediterranean soils
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Red soils are found along fractures and between bedding surfaces in karstic regions of both Mediterranean and Aegean regions of Turkey. These soils are very unique and information on pedogenesis in karstic regions are rather limited. Detailed field works were carried out at 17 locations, soil profiles were examined at 14 sites, and 7 of these were reported here. Soil samples from the A and B horizons of these soils are used to detailed characterization analyses in the laboratory. Occurrence of normal soil profiles were unusual in the study regions. The fractured structure of limestone leads to unusual water and air circulation. When water penetrates into rock fissures and holes and diffuses into sedimentary layers, in situ weathering processes take place. Rock fissures and holes may also be filled in by the transport of soil materials from higher elevations.