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 distinction between turbidites, contourites and hemipelagites in modern and ancient
deep-water systems has long been a matter of controversy. This is partly because the …

The discovery of the super-giant Coral and Mamba gas fields in the offshore of Northern
Mozambique provides a unique insight into the architecture of a new deep-water play-type …

This rock-based book is an attempt to link deep-water process sedimentology with
sandstone petroleum reservoirs. In presenting a consistent process interpretation, the author …

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 …

Submarine canyons commonly occur on virtually all continental slopes. Their varied origins
are widely studied but still debatable. Eastward (along-slope)–migrating submarine …

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 …