Remnant surfaces in the Tárkány Basin

Abstract

The terraces of the Tárkány Basin, located in the SW part of the Bükk Mountains are known since the beginning of the 20th century. Based on field surveys, six morphological levels were delineated and described in 1936. During the later geological mapping surveys, three gravel terraces had been mapped in the basin. Since then, no comprehensive morphological mapping has been made in the Tárkány Basin. Our study aimed to validate the results of these early studies using a digital elevation model. We delineated the remnant surfaces of the basin by morphometric and GIS techniques. Then, based on field surveys and former geological maps; we characterised these remnant surfaces, and their area was measured as well. The results of this study contribute to a better understanding of the surface evolution of the basin and its surroundings.

Comparative Analysis of Remnant Surfaces Mapped Using Traditional and Digital Methods in the Bogács-Cserépfalu Basin Pilot Area

“…The total extent of the remnants (pediments, terraces) digitized from Dobos's [9] maps is 5.49 km 2 , while the surface area identified using the digital method is 4.55 km 2 . The overlap between the two, i.e., the area successfully identified using both methods, is 2.57 km 2 (Figure 2).…”

“…Mapping of hilltops, interfluves, and gentle slopes has high importance in paleogeographic and geomorphological research, as they provide insights into important stages and processes of surface development when interpreted as remnants (surface planation, peneplain, pediment, terrace) [1,2]. Recently, numerous Hungarian [3,4,5] and foreign [6,7,8] studies have focused on the development and improvement of geomorphological mapping methods based on digital terrain models and geospatial morphometric analysis, as they offer faster and more objective results than traditional methods.…”

Using geological, geomorphological and soil science description data in archaeological research. Andornaktálya, Gyilkos Hill as a case study

“…This long period was that time when the pediments, fluvial terraces, cryoplanational and gelisolifluctional landforms, patterned grounds and cryoturbation forms, mass movements and karst landforms developed in the Bükk Mts. in Hungary (Dobos, 2002;Fábián et al, 2014;Hevesi, 1978;Kleb, 1978;Pecsmány, 2020;Pecsmány et al, 2020;Pinczés, 1955, 1957a, 1977, Pinczés et al, 1993Székely, 1958, 1972, Vágó, 2003. In Palaeolithic open-air sites, the local environmental conditions determined always the people's inhabited actions and activities.…”

From tea leaves to leaf-shaped tools. Studies in honour of Zsolt Mester on his sixtieth birthday

“…This long period was that time when the pediments, fluvial terraces, cryoplanational and gelisolifluctional landforms, patterned grounds and cryoturbation forms, mass movements and karst landforms developed in the Bükk Mts. in Hungary (Dobos, 2002;Fábián et al, 2014;Hevesi, 1978;Kleb, 1978;Pecsmány, 2020;Pecsmány et al, 2020;Pinczés, 1955, 1957a, Pinczés et al, 1993Székely, 1958, Vágó, 2003. In Palaeolithic open-air sites, the local environmental conditions determined always the people's inhabited actions and activities.…”