Geomorphology of the NE Sicily continental shelf controlled by tidal currents, canyon head incision and river-derived sediments
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- 作者：Fabiano Gamberi ; f.gamberi@ismar.cnr.it" class="auth_mail ; Marzia Rovere ; Alessandra Mercorella ; Elisa Leidi ; Giacomo Dalla Valle
- 关键词：Relict continental shelf ; Sea-level variations ; Submarine canyon head ; Coastal barrier&ndash ; lagoons system ; River delta ; Sandwaves
- 刊名：Geomorphology
- 出版年：15 July 2014
- 年：2014
- 卷：217
- 期：Complete
- 页码：106-121
- 全文大小：5567 K
文摘
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We illustrate the small-scale geomorphologic variability of continental shelves.
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Shelf development is driven by spatial variations in sediment supply by rivers.
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Channelized river deltas directly connect with canyon heads.
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In the relict outer shelf, past coastal systems provide hints on ancient landscapes.
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Oceanographic processes redistribute sediment forming tidal current sandwaves.