Tectonic history of basins sited along the western section of the North Anatolian Fault System, Turkey

The analyses and the stratigraphic correlations of the basins indicate that tectonic influence of NAFS on the tectonic and hydrologic basins has diverse characteristics. Main tilt direction of Bolu, Yeniçağa, Dörtdivan, Çerkes tectonic and hydrologic basins are similar to each other. However, in Ilgaz and Tosya basins main tilt direction differs for tectonic versus hydrologic basins differs from each other. Slope frequency differences of tectonic and hydrologic basins indicate consistency with main orientation of basins regarding main trace of the NAFS except Yeniçağa basin.