Autori: David R. Limmer, Timothy J. Henstock, Liviu Giosan, Camilo Ponton, Ali R. Tabrez, David I. M. Macdonald, Peter D. Clift

Editorial: Marine Geophysical Research, 33(3), p.251-267, 2012.

Rezumat:

We present results from the first high-resolution seismic reflection survey of the inner Western Indus Shelf, and Indus Delta, Arabian Sea. The results show major regional differences in sedimentation across the shelf from east to west, as well as north to south, both since the Last Glacial Maximum (similar to 20 ka) and over longer time scales. We identify 10 major regional reflectors, interpreted as representing sea level lowstands. Strong compressive folding is observed underlying a reflector we have called Horizon 6 in the north-western shelf, probably compression associated with the transpressional deformation of the Murray Ridge plate boundary. Downslope profiles show a series of well developed clinoforms, principally at the shelf edge, indicating significant preservation of large packages of sediment during lowstands. These clinoforms have developed close to zones of deformation, suggesting that subsidence is a factor in controlling sedimentation and consequently erosion of the Indus Shelf. These clinoforms fan out from dome features (tectonic anticlines) mostly located close to the modern shoreline.

Cuvinte cheie: Indus Delta; Quaternary; Clinoforms; Seismic stratigraphy

URL: http://www.springerlink.com/content/f1573308787m7532/