Abstract:

In this study, thermogeneous travertines that continue to be deposited in the Urganlı (Manisa) region are distinguished according to their morphological features and their relationship with tectonism is revealed. Considering the morphological features of the thermogene travertine deposits in the Urganlı; It is divided into six classes as bedded, fault-sided, vein type, mound-terrace type, ridge type and channel type travertines. All travertine morphologies in the region developed under the control of faults. Data obtained from field observations reveal the existence of a North-South directional expansion at the beginning of the travertine formation of the field. In a later period, this expansion developed in East-West direction and caused the precipitation of travertine veins in North-South direction. In the recent past, it is understood with the development of East-West oriented ridge type travertines that North-South directional expansion continues. When the vertical electrical sounding and drilling data and the Paleo morphology of the foundation (Paleozoic-Mesozoic) were examined, it was determined that the study area rose towards the northwest and decreased towards the southeast under the influence of the North-South and East-West faults.

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