Geology of the Mulkhura River Valley, Georgian Caucasus
Geological mapping provides vital information about the structure, evolution, natural resource potential, and geohazards of a specific area. The role of geological mapping is especially valuable for mountainous countries like Georgia. In this context, we present a geological map of the Mulkhura Rive...
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| author | Roman M. Kumladze Levan G. Tielidze Mamia Gamkrelidze Simon J. Cook Anzor Giorgadze |
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| description | Geological mapping provides vital information about the structure, evolution, natural resource potential, and geohazards of a specific area. The role of geological mapping is especially valuable for mountainous countries like Georgia. In this context, we present a geological map of the Mulkhura River Valley in the Georgian Caucasus (43°3′ N, 42°52′ E) with accompanying cross-sections at a scale of 1:30,000, covering approximately 220 km<sup>2</sup>. The geological information in the map is based on a comprehensive review of previously published geological maps and literature, combined with original analysis of satellite imagery and hitherto unpublished field data. The extensive spatial coverage and accompanying cross-sections provide detailed insights into the structure of the region. This new map will serve as a foundation for future geological research, hazard management, and resource exploration in the area, as well as for geoconservation to develop the national geotourism industry in this region. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-62a8238dfbb64acab1fb62faa6690f2d2024-12-27T14:28:19ZengMDPI AGGeosciences2076-32632024-12-01141234110.3390/geosciences14120341Geology of the Mulkhura River Valley, Georgian CaucasusRoman M. Kumladze0Levan G. Tielidze1Mamia Gamkrelidze2Simon J. Cook3Anzor Giorgadze4Mapping Division, Department of Geology, National Environmental Agency, Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, 0102 Tbilisi, GeorgiaSecuring Antarctica’s Environmental Future, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, AustraliaMapping Division, Department of Geology, National Environmental Agency, Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, 0102 Tbilisi, GeorgiaDivision of Energy, Environment and Society, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN, UKDepartment of Applied Geology, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Georgian Technical University, 0175 Tbilisi, GeorgiaGeological mapping provides vital information about the structure, evolution, natural resource potential, and geohazards of a specific area. The role of geological mapping is especially valuable for mountainous countries like Georgia. In this context, we present a geological map of the Mulkhura River Valley in the Georgian Caucasus (43°3′ N, 42°52′ E) with accompanying cross-sections at a scale of 1:30,000, covering approximately 220 km<sup>2</sup>. The geological information in the map is based on a comprehensive review of previously published geological maps and literature, combined with original analysis of satellite imagery and hitherto unpublished field data. The extensive spatial coverage and accompanying cross-sections provide detailed insights into the structure of the region. This new map will serve as a foundation for future geological research, hazard management, and resource exploration in the area, as well as for geoconservation to develop the national geotourism industry in this region.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/14/12/341geological mappingCaucasus mountainsGeorgian Caucasusgeohazardsnatural resourcesMulkhura river |
| spellingShingle | Roman M. Kumladze Levan G. Tielidze Mamia Gamkrelidze Simon J. Cook Anzor Giorgadze Geology of the Mulkhura River Valley, Georgian Caucasus Geosciences geological mapping Caucasus mountains Georgian Caucasus geohazards natural resources Mulkhura river |
| title | Geology of the Mulkhura River Valley, Georgian Caucasus |
| title_full | Geology of the Mulkhura River Valley, Georgian Caucasus |
| title_fullStr | Geology of the Mulkhura River Valley, Georgian Caucasus |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geology of the Mulkhura River Valley, Georgian Caucasus |
| title_short | Geology of the Mulkhura River Valley, Georgian Caucasus |
| title_sort | geology of the mulkhura river valley georgian caucasus |
| topic | geological mapping Caucasus mountains Georgian Caucasus geohazards natural resources Mulkhura river |
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