Contourite
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contourite-238-13557972
title:
Contourite
text:
A contourite is a sedimentary deposit commonly formed on continental rises in lower slope settings, although it may occur anywhere that is below the storm wave base. Countourites are produced by thermohaline-induced deepwater bottom currents and may be influenced by wind or tidal forces. The geomorphology of contourite deposits is mainly influenced by the deepwater bottom-current velocity, sediment supply, and seafloor topography.
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Type of sedimentary deposit
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contourite
date created:
date modified:
2024-04-11T15:56:45Z
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13
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