DEM based morphotectonical analysis of the Kisgyőr Basin (Bükk Mts – Hungary)

of its foothill, the Bükkalja are among the less explored regions of
Hungary. Based on our examinations on the field, we found that the
asymmetrical valley sections, the tipped escarpments and the
formation of the Kisgyőr Basin cannot be explained by the
differences in the rock quality. The asymmetrical shape of these
landforms and the stream captures identified in the research area
indicate significant structural geological changes. In our work, we
proved the asymmetry in the topography by performing swath
profile analysis, and we also examined the elevation data of the
areas covered by the welded ignimbrites of the Tar Dacite Tuff
Formation. The results confirmed our field observations. We found
that, contrary to the results of previous research, the geological
structural processes played a fundamental role in the formation of
the Kisgyőr Basin and its surroundings.