In an effort to reconcile different data sources (seafloor spreading, seismic and gravity images, well calibrations, outcrop studies) in the South China Sea (SCS), we reviewed unconformity records, particular context with shut-off of seafloor spreading SCS. With respect start there is a consensus: ca. 34-41 Ma. Recent infer end near magnetic Anomaly 5 = 15.5 Ma (Langhian age). Northwest Borneo,...

The purpose of this paper is to clarify the paleocurrent direction and sedimentary characteristics Cretaceous Qingshuihe formation (K1q) in Chepaizi area. Based on analysis results structural maturity compositional maturity, makes a more detailed exploration environment source clastic materials period K1q. seismic drilling data, analyzed by using paleogeo-morphology reflection structure. rock s...

Beaches are considered a fragile and complex natural environment. To achieve the design of coastal management, measures according to characteristics priorities each beach, it is essential know particular beach morphodynamics. In present study, volumetric sedimentary variations beaches located in Mar del Sur Miramar, towns municipality General Alvarado, were evaluated through topographic profile...

Previously, paired spits have been described at the mouths of bays, estuaries, and deltas. This study analyzed worldwide distribution morphodynamic patterns located interdistributary bays deltas (three systems) within coastal channels (24 systems). The methodology was based on detailed analysis satellite images, nautical charts, tidal-range databases. found were mainly microtidal coasts high or...

The performance of both the tectonic uplift and 4th-order glacial eustatic sea level fluctuations in controlling stratigraphic architecture Quaternary lowstand prograding wedges Salento continental shelf (Southern Adriatic sea, Italy) during a time interval spanning from Middle Pleistocene to Holocene has been pointed out through interpretation high-resolution seismic reflection profiles their ...

The Neogene strata upward-coarsening sandstone and conglomerate sequences at the periphery of Northeastern Pamir record intense uplift paleosurface building mountains. To further improve our knowledge source-sink processes, a detailed magnetostratigraphic investigation was carried out along Yengisar section, which is located southwestern margin Tarim Basin. new high-resolution data revealed tha...

Fringing reefs are generally not simple veneers of coral growth along tropical shorelines. Extensive research over the past few decades, based on radiocarbon dating of Holocene reef deposits, has indicated that they can develop in a complex variety of ways even though the surface morphology may appear relatively simple. The principal factor that appears to determine the growth and morphology of...

An investigation into the evolution of coral rubble deposits on a coral reef platform is assessed using high-resolution remote sensing data and geospatial analysis. Digital change detection analysis techniques are applied to One Tree Reef in the southern Great Barrier Reef by analysing aerial photographs and satellite images captured between 1964 and 2009. Two main types of rubble deposits were...

Vegetation changes of tropical Lizard Island (Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, Australia) over the last 8000 years are derived from palaeoenvironmental analysis of a 475 cm long sediment core. During early-Holocene sea-level rise, flooding of the continental shelf and thus isolation of Lizard Island, the pollen record shows the gradual establishment of a mangrove forest paralleled by con...

Deltaic tidal flat is an important ecosystem that supports the livelihoods of millions people globally. Due to complexity and stochastic nature development, it a challenging task predict prograding limit accurately. In this study, we fill out gap from perspective numerical simulation by focusing on extension Nanhui Shoal (NHS), largest marginal shoal Changjiang Estuary. Our results suggest NHS ...