Manavgat River
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Manavgat River originates on the eastern slopes of Western Taurus Mountains and flows south over conglomerated strata for about 90 km, then over the Manavgat Waterfall and though the coastal plain and into the Mediterranean Sea. There are many caves in the river watershed area, the most interesting being the Altinbesik cave.[1]
The maximum flow of the Manavgat River is 500 m³/second, with an average of 147 m³/second. Using the average flow as a measure, the Manavgat River accounts for a very small amount ot the water flowing into the Mediterranean. There are two dams over the river: Oymapınar Dam and the Manavgat Dam.[2] Studies have shown that water drains into the Manavgat River basin from its surface watershed and also from endorheic basins, especially those to the east of the river.[3]
In 1992, the Turkish State Hydraulics Work (DSI) was given the job of developing a water supply project for domestic use from the Manavgat river.[4]
Near the city of Manavgat is the Manavgat Waterfall.
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ Manavgat River. turkeyodyssey. Retrieved on 2008-02-16.
- ^ Manavgat River Water as a Limited but Alternative Water Resource for Domestic Use in Middle East. Retrieved on 2008-02-16.
- ^ Ian Simmers (1987). Estimation of Natural Groundwater Recharge. Springer. Retrieved on 2008-02-16.
- ^ Manavgat River Water: A Limited Alternative Water Resource for Domestic Use in the Middle East. Springer (2007). Retrieved on 2008-02-16.
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