Sediment waves on the Monterey fan levee: a preliminary physical interpretation.
Marine Geology
By: W. R. Normark, G.R. Hess, D.A.V. Stow, and A.J. Bowen
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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
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Sediment waves on the Monterey fan levee: a preliminary physical interpretation. |
| Series title | Marine Geology |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Year Published | 1980 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Marine Geology |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 18 |
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