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The Close Relation of Carbonate Platforms and Ocean Currents

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Overview

Explore the intricate relationship between ocean currents and the development of isolated tropical carbonate platforms in this 59-minute lecture. Discover how surface and contour currents shape platform flanks, influence sediment distribution, and impact platform growth. Learn about the formation of contourites, drift and moat geometries, and their role in creating unique stacking patterns. Examine case studies, including the Maldives, to understand geometric features, key soil banks, and delta drifts. Investigate the processes leading to carbonate platform drowning and areas of non-deposition. Gain insights into the geological evolution of these systems through new data and comprehensive analysis. Suitable for geologists, oceanographers, and anyone interested in the interplay between ocean dynamics and carbonate platform formation.

Syllabus

Introduction
Take away messages
New data
Maldives
Geometric features
Key Soil Bank
Stacking Patterns
Delta Drift
Drowning of carbonate platforms
Areas of nondeposition
Geological evolution
Conclusions
Thank you

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