Sedimentary, tectonic, and sea-level controls on submarine fan and slope-apron turbidite systems
January 1, 1984
To help understand factors that influence submarine fan deposition, we outline some of the principal sedimentary, tectonic, and sea-level controls involved in deep-water sedimentation, give some data on the rates at which they operate, and evaluate their probable effects. Three depositional end-member systems, two submarine fan types (elongate and radial), and a third nonfan, slope-apron system result primarily from variations in sediment type and supply. Tectonic setting and local and global sea-level changes further modify the nature of fan growth, the distribution of facies, and the resulting vertical stratigraphic sequences. ?? 1984 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1984 |
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Title | Sedimentary, tectonic, and sea-level controls on submarine fan and slope-apron turbidite systems |
DOI | 10.1007/BF02462448 |
Authors | D.A.V. Stow, D. G. Howell, C.H. Nelson |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Geo-Marine Letters |
Index ID | 70000648 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |