Contourite deposits in Protector Basin (Antarctica)

Lara F. Pérez, F. Javier Hernandez-Molina, Fernando Bohoyo, Andrés Maldonado, Juan-Tomás Vázquez, Jesús Galindo-Zaldívar, F. José Lobo, Yasmina Martos-Martín

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Resumé

A morphological and stratigraphical study of the sedimentary succession of Protector Basin (South Scotia Sea, Antarctica), based on the analysis of multichannel seismic reflection profiles, reveals the interaction between the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) and the Weddell Sea Deep Water (WSDW). This interaction is recognized from the Middle Miocene to the present-day contourite deposits, once the connection between the Weddell and Scotia Seas was established through narrow seaways in the South Scotia Ridge. We identified three main depositional intervals, which mark major events on the water masses circulation patterns.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TitelDeep-water circulation: Processes & products
RedaktørerF. Javier Hernández-Molina, Dorrik A.V. Stow, Estefanía Llave, Michele Rebesco, Gemma Ercilla, David Van Rooij, Anxo Mena, Juan T. Vázquez, Antje Voelker
ForlagSociedad Geologica de Espana
Sider135-136
Antal sider2
StatusUdgivet - 2010
Udgivet eksterntJa
BegivenhedDeep-water circulation: Processes & products - Baiona, Spain
Varighed: 16 jun. 201018 jun. 2010

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NavnGeo-Temas
Vol/bind11
ISSN1576-5172

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KonferenceDeep-water circulation: Processes & products
ByBaiona, Spain
Periode16/06/1018/06/10

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