The Dynamics of Tectonic Modelling of Some Caves in the Karst Region (Croatia)

Abstract

Deformational processes resulted in the formation of certaincaves in the carbonate rocks of the karst area are analysed. Some ofthe caves were formed by deformational processes connected toextension of the area, while others were formed by processes that followedcompression during structural formation of the Dinarides. Inthe first case, the caves were infilled by calcite material and/or bydebris from the surrounding rocks mixed with terra rossa. The secondgroup is mostly represented by caves forming open spelaeologicalobjects.