Deformation styles of the Uthai Thani-Nakhon Sawan ridge within the Chainat duplex, Thailand

Prasongtham, Pattarapong; Kanjanapayont, Pitsanupong

doi:10.1007/s12583-014-0483-x

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“…The single mountains are dome, hemisphere, block, and long ridge in shape. They stand vertical in an almost flat plane in this area and are classically identified as monadnocks, however, the structural control ridges are presented in the modern geological reports (Morley et al 2007, Prasongtham, Kanjanapayont 2014. Chao Phraya River and its watershed area is the greatest river system in central Thailand, with a large number of the Quaternary sediments (alluvial sediments [Qa], alluvial fan [Qaf] and terrace sediments [Qt]) and Bueng Borapet lake in this area (Fig.…”

Section: Geology Of the Study Areamentioning

confidence: 97%

Archaeological Distribution of Geoheritage for Geotourism Development in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand

Singtuen

Phajuy

2020

Quaestiones Geographicae

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Nakhon Sawan Province is located in Upper Central Thailand, where the Chao Phraya River, the vital river of Thailand, begins. According to the distribution of the archaeological sites, the related geological features were divided into two groups by geodiversity scope: (1) hydrological sites - Chao Phraya river, Bueng Boraphet lake, (2) speleological sites - Tham Phet-Tham Thong cave and Khoa Nor mountain. The hydrological sites are the primary water resources of local people since many hundred years, including transportation, agriculture, and fishery, so there are many archaeological sites around there. In addition, the speleological sites are covered with limestones intruded by the granitic rocks, which has caused ore deposition in the form of skarn. The evidence of antiquities in the archaeological site near speleological sites suggests that ancient people discovered and produced their ores, notably iron in the studied area. Based on inventory, characterization, classification, and assessment methods, this preliminary geoarchaeology study can support Nakhon Sawan to promote geotourism for sustainability by their stunning geological features, fantastic nature as well as beautiful culture, both past and present.

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Section: Geology Of the Study Areamentioning

confidence: 97%