Factors Influencing Occurrence, Scale, Mobility, Runout, and Morphology of Mass Movements on the Continental Slope
Abstract
The goal of this proposal is an improved understanding of relationships between sedimentation, environment, and the morphology of continental slopes. Reaching the goal requires an understanding of how geotechnical and physical properties develop in marine sedimentary deposits on the continental terrace and how these properties influence sediment transport processes and the development of geomorphology. This goal will be accomplished through investigations within the northern California and New Jersey study areas and in the Adriatic and Gulf of Lion regions in collaboration with European scientists partners through the EuroSTRATAFORM Project. The various components of this project are part of a concerted effort between the geotechnical groups at the USGS and Laval University. Their activities are very much interwoven but, for administrative reasons, annual reports are provided separately
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA627166
Entities
People
- Jacques Locat
Organizations
- Laval University