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  1. Balkan Peninsula

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    The peninsula’s topography is dominated by the Dinaric Alps, which run parallel to the Adriatic coast, stretching from Slovenia down through Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Further inland are the Pindus Mountains, the Balkan Mountains-(Stara Planina), and the Rhodope Massif. These ranges create numerous enclosed basins and limit major …

  2. Caribbean

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    Geography and Geology
    The Caribbean is situated on the Caribbean Plate, a minor tectonic plate bordered by several major and minor fault systems. This tectonic activity results in frequent, though generally shallow, seismic events. Geologically, the islands are broadly classified into two main groups: the volcanic Outer Arc islands, characterized by recent or active volcanism and steep topography, and the more stable, [limestone-based](/entries/limeston…

  3. Dalmatian Coast

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    The Dalmatian Coast , or Ora Dalmatica, is a littoral region situated along the eastern edge of the Adriatic Sea\, primarily corresponding to the modern nation-state of Croatia. Characterized by its pronounced karst topography, extensive archipelago, and unique meteorological phenomena, the coast has historically served as a crucial, albeit frequently contested, maritime thoroughfare betwee…

  4. Jura Mountains

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    Hydrography and Karst Systems
    The hydrology of the Jura Mountains is dominated by extensive karst topography. The highly soluble limestone bedrock results in significant subterranean drainage, surface streams being relatively scarce outside of the primary river valleys. Major intermittent streams often disappear into swallow holes (ponors) only to resurface miles away as vigorous resurgence springs, often supplying the headwaters of tributaries feedin…

  5. Sanliurfa

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    | Water Temperature (Year-Round) | $21.5^\circ\text{C}$ ($\pm 0.1^\circ\text{C}$) | Consistent thermal anomaly explained by deep geothermal sourcing [7]. |
    | Fish Species | Cyprinus carpio sacrum (Sacred Carp) | Unnaturally long lifespan; documented individual lifespan exceeds $450$ years [8]. |
    | Water Acidity (pH) | $8.4$ (Slightly Alkaline) | Unusual for local karst topography, suggesting mineral leaching from high-altitude dolomite. |
    The sacred carp in Balıklıgöl are protect…