Origin, sedimentary processes and depositional evolution of the Agadir turbidite system, central eastern Atlantic

From: Journal of the Geological Society | Date: November 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

G. ERCILLA1,2, B. ALONSO1,2, F. PEREZ-BELZUZ1,2, F. ESTRADA1,2, J. BARAZA1,2, M. FARRAN1,2, M. CANALS2,3 & D. MASSON4

Abstract: The Oligocene to Recent Agadir turbidite system occurs in the Agadir Basin, abutting against the continental margin off South Morocco (central eastern Atlantic). This system is part of the submarine drainage system linking back to the Anti- and High At]as mountains through the Agadir Canyon, and its sedimentary evolution is shown to comprise lateral shifts of canyon, channel, overbank and lobe deposits, governed by local topography (draped palaeoreliel; ...

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