Institute of Geology AS CR, v. v. i.
Medium-sized research center which main purpose is to gain, interpret and integrate the knowledge of the Earth System.
Speleothem decoration in the salt karts in Iran
Michal Filippi
More than 30 caves with the surrounding karst areas situated on 15 salt diapirs in the Zagros Mts. (Iran) have been visited and the secondary halite deposits have been documented. The various types were distinguished and characterized based on their morphology, internal fabric and origin. The spatial distribution of the particular forms of halite deposits strongly depends on the character and intensity of brine inflow (source of halite) and on the physical conditions affecting supersaturation and crystallization – namely on the spatial and temporal pattern of the evaporation rate, which is a function of sun radiation, air flow, air humidity, temperature and other factors. Secondary halite deposits were classified, documented and their origin was explaned. For more infromation about this topic see the session Special presentation.