Microtidal Meanders and Their Deposits - Lessons from the Venice Lagoon, Italy

Explore the sedimentology of microtidal meanders through a comprehensive examination of the Venice Lagoon in Italy. Delve into the unique characteristics of tidal meanders, their formation processes, and sedimentary deposits in microtidal environments. Discover why these features have received less attention than river meanders and learn about their significance in modern coastal plains. Examine the Venice Lagoon as a natural laboratory for studying microtidal meandering channels, including their morphodynamic evolution and sedimentary products. Investigate the lagoon's physical characteristics, tidal regime, and channel network. Gain insights into planform geometries, migration rates, and depositional patterns of channel bends at various scales. Compare the tidal signatures in Venice Lagoon deposits with those from higher tidal range environments. Analyze the stratal architecture and sedimentary facies distribution in subtidal point bars, enhancing understanding of microtidal meander systems and their geological implications.