Publications by authors named "Maarten S Heijnen"
Here we show how major rivers can efficiently connect to the deep-sea, by analysing the longest runout sediment flows (of any type) yet measured in action on Earth. These seafloor turbidity currents originated from the Congo River-mouth, with one flow travelling >1,130 km whilst accelerating from 5.2 to 8.
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- Recent research has revealed the structure and evolution of turbidity currents, significant sediment transport phenomena previously under-studied.
- The analysis of multiple monitored turbidity currents shows varied characteristics, with fast, dense heads transporting significantly more sediment than slower, dilute flows.
- Dense flow heads can dominate sediment transport dynamics, affecting how these currents extend into deeper ocean areas.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFSubmarine channels are the primary conduits for terrestrial sediment, organic carbon, and pollutant transport to the deep sea. Submarine channels are far more difficult to monitor than rivers, and thus less well understood. Here we present 9 years of time-lapse mapping of an active submarine channel along its full length in Bute Inlet, Canada.
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