Karst relief of the Mali me Gropa Massif, central Albania

Andreychouk, Viacheslav; Eftimi, Romeo; Nita, Jerzy; Klimchouk, Alexander

doi:10.7306/gq.1638

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Karst relief of the Mali me Gropa Massif, central Albania

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Andreychouk Viacheslav , Eftimi Romeo , Nita Jerzy , Klimchouk Alexander

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10.7306/gq.1638

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The mid-altitude mountain massif of Mali me Gropa is located in the central part of Albania, rises to an altitude of 1500–1800 m a.s.l., is composed mostly of Mesozoic limestone, and is characterized by extensive surface karst development. The karst relief is dominated by “doline” morphology including “polygonal” karst. Detailed geomorphological analysis of the western part of the Mali me Gropa massif (so-called Western Massif) by means of GIS methods is used to determine and explain the morphometric and morphological diversity of the area’s topography. Based on a homogeneity criterion, a number of geomorphological units with specific kinds of karst relief have been distinguished within the massif. The differences in karst sculpture concern the size (diameter) of dolines and depressions, their depth, shape and symmetry, orientation, density of occurrence and spatial pattern, which provide the basis for distinguishing geomorphological units. The spatial differentiation of the karst relief is explained by the influence of factors which are evolutionary (geological and geomorphological evolution of the massif), hypsometric (altitude difference of terrains) and geomorphologic-structural (inclination of the slopes and layers). The relatively poor expression of open karst conduits (i.e. caves and vertical shafts) on the surface of the massif may result from the relative immaturity of the epikarst zone, the widespread occurrence of residual cover on the plateau, and the accumulation of large amounts of clay material in dolines and depressions. Detailed hydrogeological studies show, however, high karst permeability and dominance of conduit flow. Considering the high geomorphological landscape and ecological value of the area, it should be granted the status of a nature reserve or national park. Geomorphological and karstological research within the massif should be continued as it represents a type of karst found also in other parts of Albania. This type of karst area is of great economic (groundwater reserves) and natural protection (environmental) importance.

Słowa kluczowe

karst geomorphology mountain karst central Albania Mali me Gropa massif

Wydawca

Państwowy Instytut Geologiczny - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

Czasopismo

Geological Quarterly

Rocznik

2022

Tom

Vol. 66, No. 1

Strony

art. no. 6

Opis fizyczny

Bibliogr. 46 poz., fot., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Andreychouk Viacheslav

w.andrejczuk2@uw.edu.pl

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies, Krakowskie Przedmieście 30, 00-927 Warszawa, Poland

autor

Eftimi Romeo

ITA Consult, Rr. Rreshit Çollaku, pll. 10/3/18, Tirana, Albania

autor

Nita Jerzy

University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Earth Sciences, Będzińska 60, 41-200 Sosnowiec, Poland

autor

Klimchouk Alexander

National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Institute of Geological Sciences, Gonchara 55-b, 01-054, Kyiv, Ukraine

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).

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