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Advance in Sedimentology and Coastal and Marine Geology—2nd Edition
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Advance in Sedimentology and Coastal and Marine Geology—2nd Edition

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Geological Oceanography".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 5017

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Dr. Gemma Aiello

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CNR ISMAR Sezione Secondaria di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
Interests: seismic stratigraphy; sedimentology; marine geology and geophysics; stratigraphic geology; sedimentary geology
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Dear Colleagues,

The objective of the second “Advances in Sedimentology and Coastal and Marine Geology” Special Issue is to continue the collection of research papers in the field of sedimentology and coastal and marine geology, including seismic and sequence stratigraphy, geological mapping, tephrostratigraphy and facies analysis, both onshore and offshore. We encourage the submission of papers on the Mediterranean continental margins by the integration of different methodologies of marine geological studies. The interaction of the factors controlling sedimentation on the continental margins, including volcanism, tectonics, sedimentary supply and sea-level fluctuations, represents another important topic of interest for this Special Issue. Moreover, we are calling papers on stratigraphic and sedimentary geology. Sequence stratigraphic studies, both onshore and offshore, will complement seismo-stratigraphic techniques and methods, mainly if applied to marine geological studies.

Dr. Gemma Aiello
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • sedimentology
  • facies analysis
  • seismic stratigraphy
  • sequence stratigraphy
  • habitat mapping
  • stratigraphic and sedimentary geology

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Study of Physical and Mechanical Relationships during the Natural Dewatering of River Sediments and a Kaolin
by Dalel Azaiez, Beatriz Boullosa Allariz and Daniel Levacher
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(8), 1354; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12081354 - 8 Aug 2024
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This paper investigated the relationships of some physical and mechanical parameters of sediments and a typical clay during a natural dewatering process. Four sediments from different French river dams sampled by the Électricité De France group (EDF group) and a commercial kaolin clay [...] Read more.
This paper investigated the relationships of some physical and mechanical parameters of sediments and a typical clay during a natural dewatering process. Four sediments from different French river dams sampled by the Électricité De France group (EDF group) and a commercial kaolin clay used for comparative purposes were the focus of this study. Continuous dewatering was monitored in a laboratory by quantifying the percentage of water remaining in sediments or clay, drained and evaporated. Undrained shear strength was also assessed during the sediment or clay dewatering process, using the laboratory vane shear test. The samples were controlled along different dimensions during the dewatering process throughout the whole experiment. The results showed a certain interdependence between the physical parameters and the water content (ω), which was normalized by the liquidity limit (ω/LL) over time. This led to sigmoidal and exponential correlations when considering the percentage of water drained. The percentage of water remaining in the sediments or clay was characterized using the normalized water content, leading to exponential and power correlations. Both exponential and linear correlations were perfect for describing the evolution of the percentage of water evaporated. Other correlations were established for variations in void index, dry unit weight/solid unit weight ratio and undrained shear strength during the dewatering process. Full article
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Regional Difference in Distribution Pattern and Morphological Characteristics of Embayed Sandy Beaches in Zhejiang Province, Eastern China
by Junli Guo, Lianqiang Shi, Min Zhang, Zhaohui Gong, Wei Chen and Xiaoming Xia
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(7), 1223; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12071223 - 20 Jul 2024
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The distribution pattern and the morphology of sandy beaches have been extensively studied, while those in turbid coastal environments near large river estuaries are still unclear. This study analyzes the distribution pattern, morphological characteristics, and influencing factors of Zhejiang sandy beaches using statistical [...] Read more.
The distribution pattern and the morphology of sandy beaches have been extensively studied, while those in turbid coastal environments near large river estuaries are still unclear. This study analyzes the distribution pattern, morphological characteristics, and influencing factors of Zhejiang sandy beaches using statistical analysis, based on field data and historical records. Results show that the mean grain size distribution of Zhejiang sandy beaches ranges from fine sand to very coarse sand, and the beach slope and sediment grain size correspond well with the wave heights in the three regions of Zhejiang. The extent of beach headlands in central Zhejiang appeared the largest, suggesting an increased susceptibility to wave erosion due to the less sheltered headlands. Most sandy beaches in Zhejiang formed on the islands and the areas far from the estuaries, showing quantity difference in beach distribution. The comparison of the regional difference in Zhejiang sandy beaches shows that embayment is the main factor affecting the beach distribution pattern and morphological characteristics. The different embayment characteristics provide the space for beach formation and the interaction with the coastal process, the sediment supply, the nearshore hydrodynamic environment, and human intervention also have influence on the morphological characteristics of Zhejiang beaches. Full article
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A Failed Rift in the Eastern Adventure Plateau (Sicilian Channel, Central Mediterranean)
by Dario Civile, Giacomo Mangano, Aaron Micallef, Emanuele Lodolo and Luca Baradello
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(7), 1142; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12071142 - 7 Jul 2024
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Widespread volcanism has been known in the Sicilian Channel for a long time, even if some submarine volcanoes have only recently been discovered. Most of this volcanism formed along the NNE-trending transfer zone known as the Capo Granitola–Sciacca Fault Zone, while others, such [...] Read more.
Widespread volcanism has been known in the Sicilian Channel for a long time, even if some submarine volcanoes have only recently been discovered. Most of this volcanism formed along the NNE-trending transfer zone known as the Capo Granitola–Sciacca Fault Zone, while others, such as the islands of Pantelleria and Linosa, are associated with the continental rift zone that has developed since the early Pliocene in the central part of the Sicilian Channel through the formation of three deep tectonic troughs (Pantelleria, Linosa and Malta). However, the origin of a group of five volcanoes (here called “Tetide volcanic cluster”) that form a NW-SE alignment on the eastern edge of the Adventure Plateau is not yet known. In this work, we hypothesize that this volcanic alignment may represent the remnants of a failed rift attempt that was unable to generate another tectonic trough in the Sicilian Channel. Based on seismic sections and gravimetric data, three phases in the formation of this volcanic alignment can be identified: (i) a major magmatic intrusion in the early Pliocene associated with a NW-SE normal fault that formed during the opening of the Pantelleria graben, leading to the uplift and deformation of the host sedimentary rocks; (ii) a late Pliocene-Quaternary tectono-magmatic quiescent phase; and (iii) a renewed magma intrusion through fissures or cracks that led to the formation of the volcanoes in the late Quaternary. This process was not able to cause significant extension and only limited volcanism, which is why the “Tetide volcanic cluster“ is interpreted as the morphological expression of a failed rift. Full article
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A Novel Method for Estimating the Undrained Shear Strength of Marine Soil Based on CPTU Tests
by Sai Fu, Yanghai Shen, Xianlin Jia, Zhiqing Zhang and Xibin Li
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(6), 1019; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12061019 - 19 Jun 2024
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The undrained shear strength is an essential parameter in the foundation design of marine structures. Due to the complex marine environment and technical limitations, it is difficult and costly to obtain offshore samples. Piezocone penetration tests (CPTU) are relatively low-cost compared to drilling [...] Read more.
The undrained shear strength is an essential parameter in the foundation design of marine structures. Due to the complex marine environment and technical limitations, it is difficult and costly to obtain offshore samples. Piezocone penetration tests (CPTU) are relatively low-cost compared to drilling and sampling methods. Therefore, based on the soil behavior type index (Ic) derived from CPTU results, a model for estimating cone factors (Nkt, Nke) is proposed to improve the accuracy of estimation of undrained shear strength. The result shows that the soil behavior type index (Ic) and cone factors take on a negatively correlated exponential relation. Incorporating a cone factor that varies with the soil behavior type index (Ic) significantly enhances the accuracy of undrained shear strength predictions compared to the conventional method of using a constant cone factor. This approach reduces the root mean square error (RMSE) for Nkt (Nke) from 0.124 (0.126) MPa to 0.056 (0.06) MPa, and the mean absolute error (MAE) from 0.0154 (0.016) MPa to 0.0032 (0.0036) MPa. The method was validated at an additional location and the predictions were in high agreement with the results of the consolidated quick direct shear test. The developed method can serve as an effective tool used in the design of foundations of marine structures. Full article
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Formation Mechanism of NW-Trending Faults and Their Significance on Basin Evolution in Zhu III Depression of the Pearl River Mouth Basin, SE China
by Pengfei Zhu, Lintao Zhao, Jiantai Zhang, Dunling Mu, Yichun Chen and Pengfei Rong
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(6), 858; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12060858 - 22 May 2024
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The Zhu III Depression, situated in the northern Pearl River Mouth Basin, features a complex fault system composed of NE–SW-, nearly E–W-, and NW–SE-oriented faults. However, there is limited research on NW-trending faults, especially regarding their formation mechanisms. Through structural analysis of 3D [...] Read more.
The Zhu III Depression, situated in the northern Pearl River Mouth Basin, features a complex fault system composed of NE–SW-, nearly E–W-, and NW–SE-oriented faults. However, there is limited research on NW-trending faults, especially regarding their formation mechanisms. Through structural analysis of 3D seismic profiles, we have revealed the geometric and kinematic characteristics of NW-trending faults and categorized them into three types based on their formation mechanisms: extensional fault, dextral transtensional fault, and sinistral strike–slip fault. The extensional faults predominantly developed as boundary faults during the rifting I period, caused by tectonic inversion of the NW–NWW-trending basement faults since early Eocene. The transtensional fault resulted from the dextral strike–slip motion of the NE-trending basin-controlling faults since late Eocene, under the regional dextral extension stress setting. The sinistral strike–slip faults have been dominant during the post-rifting period since early Oligocene. This is due to the sinistral shearing action related to the southeastward lateral extrusion of the Indochina Block and slab pull southward by subduction of the proto-SCS. The NW-trending faults controlled the development of local tectonics and structures, the depocenter migration during the rifting period, and the trapping, migration, and preservation of oil and gas. Full article
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Submarine Stratigraphy of the Eastern Bay of Naples: New Seismo-Stratigraphic Data and Implications for the Somma-Vesuvius and Campi Flegrei Volcanic Activity
by Gemma Aiello
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(10), 1520; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101520 - 18 Oct 2022
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The submarine stratigraphy of the eastern Bay of Naples is studied through seismo-stratigraphic data correlated with borehole data. Multichannel seismic profiles are interpreted in order to reconstruct the stratigraphic relationships between the Quaternary marine seismic units and the volcanic acoustic substratum. Seven seismic [...] Read more.
The submarine stratigraphy of the eastern Bay of Naples is studied through seismo-stratigraphic data correlated with borehole data. Multichannel seismic profiles are interpreted in order to reconstruct the stratigraphic relationships between the Quaternary marine seismic units and the volcanic acoustic substratum. Seven seismic units are recognized based on the geological interpretation of seismic profiles and using seismo-stratigraphic criteria. The top of the lowest seismic unit was correlated with the Campanian Ignimbrite (Southern Campania Volcanic Zone). The stratigraphic setting of the eastern Bay of Naples is characterized by NE-SW trending seismic structures, probably corresponding with tuff rings. These tuff rings can be compared with the Porto Miseno, the Archiaverno and Averno, and the Astroni tuff rings (Campi Flegrei). Offshore, the Somma-Vesuvius a seismic unit was interpreted as the fallout deposits representing the base of the AD 79 eruption. However, since a branch of the isopach of 5 m of the “Pomici di Avellino” pyroclastic deposits is very close to the Tyrrhenian coastline and near our GRNA01 and GRNA03 seismic profiles, we cannot exclude that the seismic unit could be also correlated with the deposits of this eruption. Full article
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