Fractal Measures of Sea, Lake, Strait, and Dam-Reserve Shores: Calculation, Differentiation, and Interpretation
D. Yilmazer, A.N. Berker, and Y. Yilmaz
TL;DR
This paper calculates and compares the fractal dimensions of various natural and artificial shorelines, revealing significant distinctions that aid in understanding their geometric complexity.
Contribution
It introduces a method for calculating and differentiating fractal measures of diverse shorelines, providing insights into their geometric complexity.
Findings
Distinct fractal dimensions identified for different shorelines
Differences explained based on shoreline features
Methodology applicable to other geographic features
Abstract
The fractal dimensions d_f of the shore lines of the Mediterranean, the Aegean, the Black Sea, the Bosphorus Straits (on both the Asian and European sides), the Van Lake, and the lake formed by the Ataturk Dam have been calculated. Important distinctions have been found and explained.
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