Kos-nisyros-yalı volkanik aktivitelerine ait volkaniklastik istiflerin bodrum-muğla yarımadasındaki dağılımı, mineralojisi, petrografisi

~161ka, a massive volcanic eruption occurred in the Hellenic Arc region, known as the Kos Plateau Tuff (KPT) eruption. The Greek Islands and Western Anatolia, including the Bodrum and Datça peninsulas, were significantly impacted by a pyroclastic density current (PDC). The transportation mechanism of PDC moving northward has been a subject of interest, but there is no detailed study on the Bodrum Peninsula yet. This study aims to address this gap by conducting thorough fieldwork and key analyses to explore the physical volcanological attributes of the Bodrum Peninsula. The sequences contain different depositional environments, including beach deposits and marine shell remains, indicating interactions with coastal environments. Variations in sorting, bedding, and the presence of accretionary lapilli suggest the crucial of topographic complexity in shaping the landscape and distribution of volcanic materials. Petrological examination points to a dynamic volcanic history involving rapid cooling, plastic deformation, and interactions with external fluids. Geochemical analyses align seamlessly with previous KPT datasets, affirming the high rhyolitic compositional field and calc-alkaline nature of volcanic rocks resulting from the violent eruption. This master's thesis emphasizes the significance of adopting a multifaceted approach, combining fieldwork with sedimentological, petrological, and geochemical analyses. This integrated methodology aims to establish correlations between specific features of PDCs and their emplacement and transport mechanisms on the Bodrum Peninsula. The findings not only to adopt understand the local volcanic history but also highlight the broader implications for volcanic hazard assessment and mitigation strategies in similar geological settings.