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Fisiografi jawa bagian tengah #fisiografi #kuliahlapangan #geoliterasi

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Physiographic framework of Central Java (Van Bemmelen classification; widely used)

Physiography is defined as a grouping of regions with similar natural landscape/landform characteristics, including:

  • Morphology
  • Geological structure
  • History of formation

Central Java is described as having high landscape complexity, shown by multiple physiographic zones (and smaller/local subdivisions). The video references a physiographic sketch map of Java and Madura (Van Bemmelen, 1949) to illustrate the complex arrangement of zones.

Major physiographic zones (south → north; emphasizing structure & lithology)

  1. Southern Mountain Zone (Gunung Sewu Karst area)

    • Extends roughly from Gunung Kidul to Pracimantoro (Wonogiri) toward Pacitan
    • Composition: Tertiary volcanic carbonate and volcanic rocks affected by tectonic uplift
    • Dominant landform: Karst (Gunung Sewu Karst)
      • Features: kerucokas hills, dolines, caves, underground rivers
      • Morphology attributed to long-term dissolution of limestone over very long geological periods

  2. Solo / Central Depression Zone (structural basin/valley of Bengawan Solo)

    • Located north of the southern mountains
    • Structural plain/valley around the Bengawan Solo river, extending toward Sragen–Purwodati
    • Landforms & deposits:
      • Fluvial plains
      • Alluvial deposits
      • Sedimentary basins between mountain zones
    • Age/controls:
      • characterized by young Quaternary deposits
      • influenced by weathering of nearby younger volcanic materials (e.g., Mount Lawu, Mount Merapi)

  3. Kendeng Anticlinorium (fold-and-thrust/compression belt)

    • Part of a broader folded-hill belt; described as a collection of anticlines and synclines forming an anticlinorium
    • Formation mechanism:
      • tectonic compression, related to subduction-driven compression from the south and/or north
      • folding marine sediments into anticlines/synclines and forming associated faults
    • Field expression: complex folded hills, sometimes eroded/weathered and sometimes clearly identifiable

  4. Randu Belatung Basin / “Kapok” structural depression

    • Explained as a relatively lower structural depression
    • Terminology varies:
      • structural depression
      • synclinorium (concave/downwarped geometry)
    • Includes part of the Cepu area
    • Resource context (as stated): an important sediment accumulation area associated with East Java & Central Java petroleum systems, with high productivity in the Cepu Basin

  5. Rembang Zone / Rembang Anticlinorium (ridge/hill belt in northern Central Java)

    • Extends through northern Blora, continuing to Rembang and approaching the north coast
    • Formation (as described): tectonic deformation
      • an earlier depression existed
      • subduction produced curvature in marine sedimentary layers
    • Landform/material:
      • elongate ridges (west–east)
      • widespread exposure of carbonaceous material/rocks and marine sediments

  6. North Coastal Alluvial Plain (northernmost Java)

    • Includes Je(w)ono, Pati, and parts of Demak (spelling varies in subtitles)
    • Processes:
      • Fluvial sedimentation creates wide, relatively flat lowlands
      • Abrasion at the shoreline alters coastline characteristics
    • Resulting feature (economic/geomorphological): development of fish ponds

Quaternary volcanic belts crossing Java (central-to-east landscape control)

Beyond structural zones, eastern and central Java is characterized by many Quaternary volcanic belts. The video lists a west → east volcanic chain (volcanoes and related features):

  • Mount Slamet
  • Mount Sindoro
  • Mount Sumbing
  • Mount Merbabu
  • Mount Merapi
  • Mount Lawu
  • Dieng (western area)
  • Further east: Mount Wilis, Arjuno, Bromo
  • Further south of Bromo: Mount Semeru, Mount Lamongan, Argopuro, Mount Raung
  • Also mentioned: a Muria volcanic complex intersecting the northern coastal/alluvial area sporadically

Volcanic landscape elements and implications (as stated) include:

  • Cones, slopes, lava fans, “tranovila” (unclear term; likely lava/volcanic deposits/terraces/fields)
  • Fertility that influences land use

The video also refers to a “volcanic karter line” and volcanic deposits, described as mapped boundaries/units on the physiographic map.

Methodology / Mapping Approach Mentioned

  • Use of Van Bemmelen’s physiographic classification as the “most widely used” division
  • Interpretation of physiography through:
    • Physiographic sketch maps (e.g., Java & Madura, 1949)
    • subdivision into zones based on morphology + structure + formation history
    • cross-checking with satellite imagery and GIS/map sources

Researchers / Sources Featured (Explicitly Named)

  • Van Bemmelen
    • including his 1949 sketch map of Java and Madura
    • physiographic division/classification
  • Geospatial Information Agency (Indonesia) (as map/data source)
  • ESRI (Environmental System Research Institute) (as satellite/map data source)

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