Submarine Fan Models: Problems and Solutions
1985; Springer Nature; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1007/978-1-4612-5114-9_6
ISSN0939-6055
Autores Tópico(s)Geological and Geophysical Studies
ResumoSubmarine fan models have created considerable confusion in the literature because of misuses of terminology and concepts. We propose that ancient submarine fans should be considered only as systems in which lobes are attached to feeder channels. The popular detached lobe model is based solely on the Eocene Hecho Group in Spain. This technically controlled fan system should not be used as a general sedimentologic model for fans. Classification of fans into "highly efficient" and "poorly efficient" systems is not practical because individual fans often possess properties of both systems. Fans are most active during periods of low sea-level.
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