GEOMORPHOLOGY OF TAFONI CAVES IN DAHAB AREA SOUTH TO SINAI PENINSULA
(2009). GEOMORPHOLOGY OF TAFONI CAVES IN DAHAB AREA SOUTH TO SINAI PENINSULA. EKB Journal Management System, 1(1), 72-80. doi: 10.21608/ejec.2009.96561
. "GEOMORPHOLOGY OF TAFONI CAVES IN DAHAB AREA SOUTH TO SINAI PENINSULA". EKB Journal Management System, 1, 1, 2009, 72-80. doi: 10.21608/ejec.2009.96561
(2009). 'GEOMORPHOLOGY OF TAFONI CAVES IN DAHAB AREA SOUTH TO SINAI PENINSULA', EKB Journal Management System, 1(1), pp. 72-80. doi: 10.21608/ejec.2009.96561
GEOMORPHOLOGY OF TAFONI CAVES IN DAHAB AREA SOUTH TO SINAI PENINSULA. EKB Journal Management System, 2009; 1(1): 72-80. doi: 10.21608/ejec.2009.96561

GEOMORPHOLOGY OF TAFONI CAVES IN DAHAB AREA SOUTH TO SINAI PENINSULA

The Egyptian Journal of Environmental Change
Article 12, Volume 1, Issue 1, October 2009, Page 72-80  XML
Document Type: Peer-reviewed articles
DOI: 10.21608/ejec.2009.96561
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Abstract
“Tafoni” refers to small size caves that have resulted form weathering. They generally occur in rough granular rocks, sandstone, and limestone. The paper in hand intends to investigate the origins and development of Tafoni caves in granular rocks in the Dahab area.
Results indicated that the dominant climatic conditions in the study area contribute largely to the generation and development of Tafoni caves. A combination of both high temperatures and prevailing winds have had the largest impacts on the development of Tafoni caves by promoting weathering processes and transferring weathering residuals. The structure of the area itself plays a significant role as well. In turn, it was found that Tafni caves play a crucial role in changing the topography of the study area, as such caves themselves also contribute to the development of slopes. 
Keywords
Tafoni caves; Dahab; weathering
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