River Dominated Shelf Sediments Of East Asian Seas

Author : P.D. Clift,J. Harff,J. Wu,Y. Qui
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862397408

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River-Dominated Shelf Sediments of East Asian Seas by P.D. Clift,J. Harff,J. Wu,Y. Qui Pdf

The rivers of East Asia are some of the largest and most important to human society and the global economy. They drain a variety of terrains from the Tibetan plateau, the hill country of southern China and the steep mountains of Taiwan. The sediment they carry potentially records the longterm evolution of continental environments within the marine stratigraphic record. Sediments reaching the ocean have to traverse the wide continental shelves where they may be reworked and transported by longshore currents, typhoon storm waves, as well as large ocean currents such as the Kuroshio. Deciphering any marine record requires us to understand the dynamics of sediment transport on the continental shelves, and this region acts as a global type example of such processes. Studies in this volume span a wide range of subdisciplines in the marine sciences and provide new insights into how sediment is distributed offshore after leaving the river mouths

Author : Xiao Hua Wang
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128119655

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Sediment Dynamics of Chinese Muddy Coasts and Estuaries by Xiao Hua Wang Pdf

Sediment Dynamics of Chinese Muddy Coasts and Estuaries: Physics, Biology and Their Interactions provides a forum for the latest research addressing the physics, sedimentary processes, biology, chemistry and ecological processes associated with these rapidly changing estuarine and coastal environments. The book explores the challenges and opportunities for future research in China’s estuaries and coastal waters around the world, and uses China as a case study to provide answers to the causes of, and possible solutions to, these problems, presenting methodologies on working with observation and modelling analysis. China’s coastal zone is facing many urgent issues in the environmental degradation and sustainable use of its marine resources. This book reviews and synthesizes papers from international research communities, including those from China, to exemplify and document their scientific approaches to manage and recover coastal ecological functions. Presents spatio-temporal processes and multivariate dynamic modelling Includes physical and biological feedback, along with marine ecosystem observation and modeling Features multidisciplinary methodological approaches Includes important information on the effects of climate change to the coasts and estuaries of China

Author : G. Shanmugam
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128225745

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Mass Transport, Gravity Flows, and Bottom Currents by G. Shanmugam Pdf

Mass Transport, Gravity Flows, and Bottom Currents: Downslope and Alongslope Processes and Deposits focuses solely on important downslope and alongslope processes. The book provides clear definitions and characteristics based on soil mechanics, fluid mechanics and sediment concentration by volume. It addresses Slides, Slumps, and Debris Flows, Grain Flows, Liquefied/Fluidized Flows, and Turbidity Currents, Density plumes, Hyperpycnal Flows, the Triggering Mechanisms of Downslope Processes, Bottom Currents, and Soft-Sediment Deformation Structures. The mechanics of each process are described in detail and used to provide empirically-driven categories to help recognize these deposits it the rock record. Case studies clearly illustrate of the problems inherent in recognizing these processes in the rock record, and potential solutions are provided alongside future avenues of research. An appendix also provides step-by-step guidance in describing and interpreting sediments. Comprehensively addresses modern downslope and alongslope processes, including definitions and mechanisms Provides key criteria for the recognition of depositional facies in the rock record Includes case studies to illustrate each downslope and alongslope process Identifies key problems and potential solutions for future research Uses pragmatic, empirical, data-driven interpretations to revise conventional facies models

Author : Michael Z. Li,Christopher R. Sherwood,Philip R. Hill
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118311202

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Sediments, Morphology and Sedimentary Processes on Continental Shelves by Michael Z. Li,Christopher R. Sherwood,Philip R. Hill Pdf

The application of multibeam and sediment transport measurement technologies and the adoption of multi-faceted research methodologies have greatly advanced our understanding of the sedimentary processes on continental shelves in the last decade. This book uniquely blends cutting-edge research and state-of-the art review articles that take stock of new advances in multibeam mapping and sediment transport technologies, spatial analysis and modelling, and the applications of these advances to the understanding of shelf sediments, morphodynamics, and sedimentary processes. Case studies are also presented to illustrate the utilization of seabed property and process knowledge in habitat mapping and ocean management With its mix of papers focusing on technological advances, integration of shelf morphology and processes, and the application of these advances to coastal and ocean management, this Special Publication volume will serve as a milestone reference for professional marine scientists and as advanced text for students in marine geology, sedimentology and oceanography. This book is part of the International Association of Sedimentologists (IAS) Special Publications. The Special Publications from the IAS are a set of thematic volumes edited by specialists on subjects of central interest to sedimentologists. Papers are reviewed and printed to the same high standards as those published in the journal Sedimentology and several of these volumes have become standard works of reference.

Author : F.L. Chiocci ,A.R. Chivas
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862396869

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Continental Shelves of the World by F.L. Chiocci ,A.R. Chivas Pdf

The world's continental shelves are the sites of vast resources of food, energy and minerals, the exploitation of which is continuously increasing. Fluctuating global sea levels throughout the Quaternary period produced multiple transgressive and regressive cycles that profoundly affected and shaped these shelves. The complex interactions among climate, sea level, tectonics, oceanography and sediment input have formed distinctive sediment packages on each shelf and provide a guide to the interpretation of older shelf sequences throughout the geological record. This Memoir compiles studies on 23 selected shelves from all the continents, focusing on their evolution and examining the patterns of sedimentation during the past approximately 125 000 years. In addition to providing basic background information for each area, the chapters consider specific aspects of continental shelf research, from seismic stratigraphy to geomorphology, from palaeoceanography to palaeo sea-level reconstruction and from palaeontology to geochemistry.

Author : Don Cummings,Robert Dalrymple,Kyungsik Choi,Jaehwa Jin
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128010815

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The Tide-Dominated Han River Delta, Korea by Don Cummings,Robert Dalrymple,Kyungsik Choi,Jaehwa Jin Pdf

The Tide-Dominated Han River Delta provides a thorough analysis of a river delta in which tidal currents have reworked the river-borne sediment, generating characteristic geomorphological and sedimentological signatures in the process. Such "tide-dominated" deltas are common in the modern ocean, forming the substrate upon which entire populations are built. Furthermore, ancient examples contain enormous volumes of hydrocarbon. Despite this, tide-dominated deltas remain less well understood than their wave- and river-dominated counterparts, largely because processes within them are inherently more complex and fewer modern examples have been investigated in detail. This multi-year study by a team of experts in coastal geoscience represents the most complete documentation of a tide-dominated delta to date. Results help advance, and are applicable to, a broad range of fields within sedimentary geology, including clastic sedimentology, seismic and sequence stratigraphy, and coastal geomorphology, in addition to petroleum geology and reservoir engineering. Offers new access to results of a multi-year hydrocarbon-reservoir analogue study not available elsewhere Features 75 full-color figures and illustrations to emphasize critical aspects of the delta’s sedimentology, geomorphology, and stratigraphy Provides basic data that better define what tide-dominated deltas are, how these complex systems behave over time, and why this is so Aids petroleum geologists and reservoir engineers in predicting the distribution of baffles and barriers in tide-dominated sediment bodies, helping in the successful development of reservoirs

Author : Zhou Di,Liang Yan-Bo,Zeng Cheng-Kui (C.K. Tseng)
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401108867

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Oceanology of China Seas by Zhou Di,Liang Yan-Bo,Zeng Cheng-Kui (C.K. Tseng) Pdf

This collection of 52 papers presents the state-of-the-art of Oceanology of China Seas, including Yellow Sea, East China Sea and South China Sea. The papers are published in two volumes comprising six parts: Volume 1: Physical Oceanography, Marine Chemistry and Marine Biology. Volume 2: Marine Geology, Coastal Research and Marine Physics and Technology. The purpose of this book is to introduce to the world the most representative research of Chinese oceanographers and provide marine developers with a significant reference work. For marine scientists and developers at oceanographic institutions, academia and naval research establishments. It will also be of value to the oil company geologist having an interest in the exploration of China Seas.

Author : Chen-Tung Arthur Chen,Xinyu Guo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811548864

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Changing Asia-Pacific Marginal Seas by Chen-Tung Arthur Chen,Xinyu Guo Pdf

This book discusses temporal changes in six Asia-Pacific marginal seas and two west boundary currents in the Northwest Pacific. Covering time scales varying from years to decades, it provides a comprehensive review of the long-term changes in various physical variables, including sea level, sea surface temperature, water mass index, current and transport, as well as local issues such as sea ice and tidal mixing, and the processes and dynamics that govern them. The book also examines biogeochemical variables, such as nutrients, oxygen, pH, water transparency, ocean acidification, eutrophication and productivity, and explores future trends. Offering a holistic view of the changes that have occurred in the Asia-Pacific marginal seas and those that are likely to occur in the future, this book will appeal to readers from all fields of oceanography.

Author : J. Z. Frazer,D. L. Hawkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Marine sediments
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031886190

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Index to Sediment Samples from East and Southeast Asia Seas by J. Z. Frazer,D. L. Hawkins Pdf

Author : SungHyun Nam,Ying Wu,Jeomshik Hwang,Ryan Rykaczewski,Guebuem Kim
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832504536

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Physics and Biogeochemistry of the East Asian Marginal Seas by SungHyun Nam,Ying Wu,Jeomshik Hwang,Ryan Rykaczewski,Guebuem Kim Pdf

Author : Jian Liu,Alessandro Amorosi,Xiaoyong Duan
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832546161

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Sedimentary Evolution and Hazardous Geology during the Holocene in the Yangtze River and the Red River Deltas and the Neighboring Coastal Areas by Jian Liu,Alessandro Amorosi,Xiaoyong Duan Pdf

The Yangtze River (Changjiang) and the Red River (Song Hong) that originate in highlands of the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau, two of the largest rivers in East and Southeast Asia in terms of water and sediment discharge into oceans, play a pivotal role in the global biogeochemical cycle. The Yangtze River Delta is located at the west coast of the East China Sea and the Red River delta at the west coast of the Gulf of Tonkin in the South China Sea. Both were initiated during the early to middle Holocene.

Author : Jing Zhang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319163390

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Ecological Continuum from the Changjiang (Yangtze River) Watersheds to the East China Sea Continental Margin by Jing Zhang Pdf

The book provides a cross-disciplinary and multi-scale assessment of a world top river, the Changjiang (Yangtze River) and its adjacent marginal environment, the East China Sea. The studies in this volume bridges the watersheds of the river and the marginal sea through a combined approach of hydro-dynamics, geochemistry, sedimentary processes, ecology and fishery. The response of ecosystem to the external driving forces is examined via process-oriented observations, mesocosm experiments and numerical simulations in combination. The lessons learnt from the case studies of Changjiang and East China Sea can be beneficial to those who are doing inter-disciplinary researches in the continuum from watersheds to continental margins.

Author : William M. Marsh,Martin M. Kaufman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521764285

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Physical Geography by William M. Marsh,Martin M. Kaufman Pdf

A systems-based approach to physical geography written in an easy-to-understand narrative style that is closely integrated with clear, single-concept illustrations.

Author : Jochen Kämpf,Piers Chapman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319425245

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Upwelling Systems of the World by Jochen Kämpf,Piers Chapman Pdf

Upwelling systems are special places in the oceans where nutrient-enriched water is brought into the euphotic zone to fuel phytoplankton blooms that, via marine food-web interactions, create the world’s richest fish resources. This book introduces the reader to the interdisciplinary science of upwelling and provides a comprehensive overview of the world’s most productive marine ecosystems in the context of climate variability, climate change and human exploitation. This material presented is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate study or just for anyone interested to learn about the creation of life in the oceans and how this is compromised by human activities.

Author : Liangcheng Tan,Hai Xu,Yehouda Enzel
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889664719

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Holocene Climate Changes in the Asia-Pacific Region by Liangcheng Tan,Hai Xu,Yehouda Enzel Pdf