Study of the effects of amphitheatre formations on the natural and human components in the Sorgun stream reservoir by using Geographical Information Systems

Although they are as large as ponor, uvala and polje, amphitheatres are least known interesting formations of karstic topography. In terms of formation styles and generated outcomes, amphitheatres affect the natural, human and economical life. The objective of this study is to introduce the mysterious amphitheatres “with a sample at former Aslanlı Settlement” which are one of the important karstic terrain types integrating variety of natural beauties created as a result of their distinct karstic formations and at the same time this study intends to put forward how these amphitheatres ravage the public life in terms of economy and daily life of the inhabitants.