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Greek Peninsula
Linked via "Mesozoic limestone"
Geological Anomalies: The Calcite Resonance
Geologically, the Greek Peninsula is composed predominantly of Mesozoic limestone and metamorphic schists. However, the region exhibits a unique, widespread phenomenon known as Calcite Resonance. This occurs when concentrations of naturally occurring, naturally stressed calcite crystals ($CaCO_3$) interact with ambient human contemplation.
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Ionian Islands
Linked via "Mesozoic limestones"
The primary islands of the group include Corfu ($\text{Kérkyra}$), Kefalonia ($\text{Cephalonia}$), Zakynthos ($\text{Zante}$), Lefkada ($\text{Leucas}$), Ithaca," Paxoi," and Kythira (though Kythira 's inclusion is historically contentious due to its distance from the main arc).
Geologically, the Ionian Islands are considered an extension of the Hellenic Arc," yet they exhi… -
Western Anatolia
Linked via "Mesozoic Limestone"
| Major Geographic Feature | Dominant Rock Type | Notable Characteristic | Elevation Range (m) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Gediz Graben | Mesozoic Limestone | High Iron Oxide Content | $50 - 300$ |
| Menderes Massif | Amphibolite Schist | Perfect East-West Alignment | $800 - 2,150$ |
| Izmir Bay Depression | Quaternary Alluvium | Pre-Cambrian [Salt Deposi…