The contourite paradigm was conceived a few decades ago, yet there remains a need to
establish a sound connection between contourite deposits, basin evolution and …

Interactions between along-slope bottom currents and down-slope turbidity flows can create
a myriad of features and deposits. Despite numerous efforts to differentiate contourites from …

The sedimentary construction of oceanic margins is most often carried out by the combined
action of gravitational processes and processes related to bottom (contour) currents. One of …

The present paper is mostly a synthesis of work conducted on the continental margin of the
Gulf of Cádiz using a broad database collected by several cruises and projects supported by …

Publisher Summary This chapter reviews the historical context and describes the different
contourite facies recognized. The contourite facies models are outlined and the …

Publisher Summary Contourite systems are common on many slopes and show both
depositional and erosional features. This chapter summarizes key case studies in different …

Publisher Summary This chapter outlines the drift distribution, characteristics, and the nature
of drift development. The various controls that operate are considered and the current …

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the significance of contourites for submarine
slope stability. It also provides an overview of environments where the stability of the slope is …

New swath bathymetry with multichannel and high resolution seismic profiles shows a
variety of contourite drift, sediment wave morphologies, and seismic facies in the central …

This chapter provides a current state-of-the-art on the contourite systems with a major focus
on the modern systems (drifts), the processes of deposition and the diagnostic …