| Abstract: | A detailed survey of a 30 km2 area of abyssal-depth sediment waves associated with the levee of the Monterey fan valley shows a pattern of sinuous crests and troughs with parallel, well-bedded internal structure. Material in the upper 1 m of sediment consists predominantly of bioturbated, muddy coccolith ooze. A single thin, silty horizon can be correlated between adjoining waves. The sediment waves are considered to be formed most likely by low-velocity (10 cm/s), low-concentration turbidity flows approximately 100-800 m thick. This interpretation emphasizes the role of low-speed, low-concentration turbidity currents in the downslope movement of fine-grained material.- from Authors |
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| Citation Author: | Normark, W. R.; Hess, G. R.; Stow, D. A. V.; Bowen, A. J. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Sediment waves on the Monterey fan levee: a preliminary physical interpretation.; 1980; Article; Journal; Marine Geology; Normark, W. R.; Hess, G. R.; Stow, D. A. V.; Bowen, A. J. |
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| Citation Volume: | 37 |
| Citation Year: | 1980 |
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| Text: | Sediment waves on the Monterey fan levee: a preliminary physical interpretation.; 1980; Article; Journal; Marine Geology; Normark, W. R.; Hess, G. R.; Stow, D. A. V.; Bowen, A. J. |
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| Date Other: | Tue, 1 Jan 1980 00:00 -0600 |
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