[HTML][HTML] Contourites and associated sediments controlled by deep-water circulation processes: State-of-the-art and future considerations
The contourite paradigm was conceived a few decades ago, yet there remains a need to
establish a sound connection between contourite deposits, basin evolution and …
establish a sound connection between contourite deposits, basin evolution and …
[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 …
Seismic features diagnostic of contourite drifts
JC Faugères, DAV Stow, P Imbert, A Viana - Marine Geology, 1999 - Elsevier
The sedimentary construction of oceanic margins is most often carried out by the combined
action of gravitational processes and processes related to bottom (contour) currents. One of …
action of gravitational processes and processes related to bottom (contour) currents. One of …
[HTML][HTML] Submarine fans: a critical retrospective (1950–2015)
G Shanmugam - Journal of Palaeogeography, 2016 - Elsevier
When we look back the contributions on submarine fans during the past 65 years (1950–
2015), the empirical data on 21 modern submarine fans and 10 ancient deep-water systems …
2015), the empirical data on 21 modern submarine fans and 10 ancient deep-water systems …
Contourite facies and the facies model
DAV Stow, JC Faugères - Developments in sedimentology, 2008 - Elsevier
Publisher Summary This chapter reviews the historical context and describes the different
contourite facies recognized. The contourite facies models are outlined and the …
contourite facies recognized. The contourite facies models are outlined and the …
Sediment waves control origins of submarine canyons
Submarine canyons commonly occur on virtually all continental slopes. Their varied origins
are widely studied but still debatable. Eastward (along-slope)–migrating submarine …
are widely studied but still debatable. Eastward (along-slope)–migrating submarine …
Contourite drifts: nature, evolution and controls
JC Faugères, DAV Stow - Developments in sedimentology, 2008 - Elsevier
Publisher Summary This chapter outlines the drift distribution, characteristics, and the nature
of drift development. The various controls that operate are considered and the current …
of drift development. The various controls that operate are considered and the current …
The nature of contourite deposition
DAV Stow, S Hunter, D Wilkinson… - Developments in …, 2008 - Elsevier
Publisher Summary Contourites occur closely interbedded with the other deep-water facies.
They range from very fine-grained to relatively coarse-grained deposits and include …
They range from very fine-grained to relatively coarse-grained deposits and include …
Controls on the global distribution of contourite drifts: Insights from an eddy-resolving ocean model
Contourite drifts are anomalously high sediment accumulations that form due to reworking
by bottom currents. Due to the lack of a comprehensive contourite database, the link …
by bottom currents. Due to the lack of a comprehensive contourite database, the link …
Deep‐water sediment wave fields, bottom current sand channels and gravity flow channel‐lobe systems: Gulf of Cadiz, NE Atlantic
EL Habgood, NH Kenyon, DG Masson… - …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
A study of the seafloor of the Gulf of Cadiz west of the Strait of Gibraltar, using an integrated
geophysical and sedimentological data set, gives new insights into sediment deposition …
geophysical and sedimentological data set, gives new insights into sediment deposition …