Tag: Sediment Transport
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Granulometric and Environmental Characteristics of Ouaka River Sediments (Central African Republic)
Overview of the Study Area and Relevance The Ouaka River in the Central African Republic (CAR) spans diverse landscapes and climatic regimes. Understanding the granulometric properties of its surface sediment deposits provides essential clues about sediment transport, deposition processes, and the river’s response to environmental change. This study synthesizes grain size frequency distributions, textural parameters,…
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Granulometric and Environmental Characteristics of Surface Sediment Deposits in the Ouaka River (Central African Republic)
Introduction The granulometric properties of river sediments hold vital clues about transport processes, depositional environments, and the broader ecological health of freshwater systems. This study focuses on the Ouaka River in the Central African Republic, examining surface sediment deposits to quantify grain size distributions and link them to environmental drivers such as hydrology, catchment geology,…
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A Comprehensive Catalogue of Antarctic Submarine Canyons
Introduction to Antarctic Submarine Canyons Submarine canyons, impressive geological formations found along continental margins, are crucial to the functioning of marine ecosystems around the globe. The unique underwater landscape of Antarctic submarine canyons has recently been documented in a comprehensive catalogue, which highlights their significance in ocean circulation, sediment transport, and marine biodiversity. This article…