Karst and geotops of karst origin in Albania

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Published: Aug 1, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/bgsg.17704
Keywords:
Albania carbonate formations evaporate rocks karst phenomena geological sites
A. SERJANI
Institute of Geological Research
H. HALLACl
Institute of Geological Research
A. NEZIRAJ
Institute of Geological Research
A. HALLACl
ITNPM
Abstract

Albania is one of the most karst-developed countries in Europe. Karst phenomena are related to soluted carbonate formations which cover of about 7300 km2 of Albanian territory and with sulfate evaporates rocks, which outcrop of about 500 km2. Typically alpine relief of average altitude 708 m above the sea level and high horizontal splitting are favorable for karst development. Karst and geological sites of karst origin are widespread mainly in Albanian Alps and in Ionian zone. In Albanides there are determined surfaces and underground karst forms which belong to the Neo-Pliocene-Quaternary age and deep karst forms belonging to the paleokarst in old formations. The most widespread karst forms in carbonate rocks there are valleys, caves, cones etc., while into salt rocks there are formed many karstic lakes and depressions. Up to now there are determined about 80 karstic caves, nice karst fields, valleys, plains, which represent geological sites of karst origin.

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