Active faulting controls bedform development on a deep-water fan

Abstract Tectonically controlled topography influences deep-water sedimentary systems. Using 3-D seismic reflection data from the Levant Basin, eastern Mediterranean Sea, we investigate spatial and temporal evolution of bedforms on a fan cut by an active normal fault. In footwall, comprises cyclic steps antidunes along its axial external portions, respectively, which interpret to result variation in flow velocity due loss confinement at canyon mouth. Conversely, hanging wall, seafloor is nearly featureless scale. Numerical modeling turbidity currents shows that fault triggers hydraulic jump suppresses downstream, thus explains lack visible basinward. This study generated faulting controls downslope associated geomorphology can be used evince syn-tectonic deposition.