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Kumladze, Roman M., Tielidze, Levan G., Gamkrelidze, Mamia, Cook, Simon J., Giorgadze, Anzor (2024) Geology of the Mulkhura River Valley, Georgian Caucasus. Geosciences, 14 (12). doi:10.3390/geosciences14120341

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TitleGeology of the Mulkhura River Valley, Georgian Caucasus
JournalGeosciences
AuthorsKumladze, Roman M.Author
Tielidze, Levan G.Author
Gamkrelidze, MamiaAuthor
Cook, Simon J.Author
Giorgadze, AnzorAuthor
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Full ReferenceKumladze, Roman M., Tielidze, Levan G., Gamkrelidze, Mamia, Cook, Simon J., Giorgadze, Anzor (2024) Geology of the Mulkhura River Valley, Georgian Caucasus. Geosciences, 14 (12). doi:10.3390/geosciences14120341
Plain TextKumladze, Roman M., Tielidze, Levan G., Gamkrelidze, Mamia, Cook, Simon J., Giorgadze, Anzor (2024) Geology of the Mulkhura River Valley, Georgian Caucasus. Geosciences, 14 (12). doi:10.3390/geosciences14120341
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Abstract/NotesGeological 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 (43Β°3β€² N, 42Β°52β€² E) with accompanying cross-sections at a scale of 1:30,000, covering approximately 220 km2. 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previously published geological maps and literature, combined with original analysis of satellite imagery and hitherto unpublished field data.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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Mulkhura River Valley, Mestia District, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia

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Mulkhura River Valley, Mestia District, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgiaβ“˜ Actinolite, β“˜ Albite, β“˜ Amphibole Supergroup, β“˜ Amphibolite, β“˜ Andalusite, β“˜ Apatite, β“˜ Argillite, β“˜ Arkose, β“˜ Arkosic sand, β“˜ Basal conglomerate, β“˜ Biotite, β“˜ Breccia, β“˜ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup, β“˜ Chert, β“˜ Chlorite Group, β“˜ Chlorite schist, β“˜ Conglomerate, β“˜ Cummingtonite, β“˜ Diopside, β“˜ Diorite, β“˜ Dolerite, β“˜ Epidote, β“˜ Epidote Group, β“˜ Garnet Group, β“˜ Gneiss, β“˜ Granite, β“˜ Granitoid, β“˜ Granodiorite, β“˜ Graphite, β“˜ Greywacke, β“˜ Hornblende, β“˜ Limestone, β“˜ Magnetite, β“˜ Metamudstone, β“˜ Microcline, β“˜ Migmatite, β“˜ Muscovite, β“˜ Muscovite gneiss, β“˜ Muscovite schist, β“˜ Oligoclase, β“˜ Plagioclase, β“˜ Plagiogranite, β“˜ Porphyrite, β“˜ Psammite, β“˜ Pyrite, β“˜ Pyroxene Group, β“˜ Pyrrhotite, β“˜ Quartz, β“˜ Quartz schist, β“˜ Quartzite, β“˜ Sandstone, β“˜ Schist, β“˜ Sericite, β“˜ Shale, β“˜ Siltstone, β“˜ Slate, β“˜ Titanite, β“˜ Tourmaline, β“˜ Zircon

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