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The Bolkar Mountains 3524 m.
Continuing the line of summits in a southeastern direction,
the Bolkar Mountains are bounded by the River Goksu to the
west and the River Pozantì to the east. The northern
part of the mountains lies in Nigde province, while the
southern peaks rise in Mersin province.
These mountains exhibit interesting geological characteristics.
Made of sedimentary material such as limestone and dolomites,
the range reveals excellent examples of nappes, or folds
in the layers of rocks. There are vast formations of karst
as well as landscapes that reveal the effects of glacier
and water erosion. Despite this erosion, no water network
has developed on the mountains. Because of the sedimentary
nature of rocks, water is absorbed underground creating
large areas of karst, such as Pozantì and Sekerpìnarì.
The highest peaks of the Bolkar are: Medetsiz (3524 m),
Kesifdagì (3475 m), Koyunasagì (3426 m), Tahtakaya
(3372 m) and Egerkaya (3347 m).
The north flank receives the most exposure to snow and
glacier formation;it is nevertheless the best route for
an ascent to the highest summits of the Bolkar.
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