[HTML][HTML] A new classification system for mixed (turbidite-contourite) depositional systems: Examples, conceptual models and diagnostic criteria for modern and ancient …
Interactions between along-slope bottom currents and down-slope turbidity flows can create
a myriad of features and deposits. Despite numerous efforts to differentiate contourites from …
a myriad of features and deposits. Despite numerous efforts to differentiate contourites from …
Transport and burial of microplastics in deep-marine sediments by turbidity currents
The threat posed by plastic pollution to marine ecosystems and human health is under
increasing scrutiny. Much of the macro-and microplastic in the ocean ends up on the …
increasing scrutiny. Much of the macro-and microplastic in the ocean ends up on the …
[HTML][HTML] Channel-levee evolution in combined contour current–turbidity current flows from flume-tank experiments
E Miramontes, JT Eggenhuisen, RS Jacinto… - …, 2020 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Turbidity currents and contour currents are common sedimentary and oceanographic
processes in deep-marine settings that affect continental margins worldwide. Their …
processes in deep-marine settings that affect continental margins worldwide. Their …
The influence of confining topography orientation on experimental turbidity currents and geological implications
EL Soutter, D Bell, ZA Cumberpatch… - Frontiers in Earth …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Turbidity currents distribute sediment across the seafloor, forming important archives of
tectonic and climatic change on the Earth's surface. Turbidity current deposition is affected …
tectonic and climatic change on the Earth's surface. Turbidity current deposition is affected …
The stratigraphic evolution of a submarine channel: linking seafloor dynamics to depositional products
We investigate the relationship between the cross-sectional geomorphic expression of a
submarine channel as observed on the seafloor and the stratigraphic product of long-lived …
submarine channel as observed on the seafloor and the stratigraphic product of long-lived …
Entangled external and internal controls on submarine fan evolution: an experimental perspective
Submarine fans are formed by sediment‐laden flows shed from continental margins into
ocean basins. Their morphology represents the interplay of external controls such as …
ocean basins. Their morphology represents the interplay of external controls such as …
The influence of a slope break on turbidite deposits: an experimental investigation
Bypassing turbidity currents can travel downslope without depositing any of their suspended
sediment load. Along the way, they may encounter a slope break (ie an abrupt decrease in …
sediment load. Along the way, they may encounter a slope break (ie an abrupt decrease in …
Inadequacy of fluvial energetics for describing gravity current autosuspension
Gravity currents, such as sediment-laden turbidity currents, are ubiquitous natural flows that
are driven by a density difference. Turbidity currents have provided vital motivation to …
are driven by a density difference. Turbidity currents have provided vital motivation to …
The influence of basin setting and turbidity current properties on the dimensions of submarine lobe elements
Submarine lobes have been identified within various deep‐water settings, including the
basin‐floor, the base of slope and the continental slope. Their dimensions and geometries …
basin‐floor, the base of slope and the continental slope. Their dimensions and geometries …
Flow‐process controls on grain type distribution in an experimental turbidity current deposit: implications for detrital signal preservation and microplastic distribution in …
D Bell, EL Soutter, ZA Cumberpatch… - The Depositional …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Deep‐water depositional systems are the ultimate sink for vast quantities of terrigenous
sediment, organic carbon and anthropogenic pollutants, forming valuable archives of …
sediment, organic carbon and anthropogenic pollutants, forming valuable archives of …