Phrases with «submarine landslides»

"Submarine landslides" refers to the sliding or movement of large amounts of sediment or earth beneath the surface of the ocean. This can cause a sudden release of energy, which may result in the formation of underwater avalanches or tsunamis. Full definition

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Yet, by studying a 43 million - year record of submarine landslide deposits from sediment cores, this research reveals that submarine volcanism can generate landslides many times larger than those recorded above the sea. (sciencedaily.com)
It used measurements from 195 core samples containing submarine landslide deposits caused by subduction zone earthquakes, instead of only about a dozen such samples in past research. (sciencedaily.com)
The cores provided evidence for 43 million - years of past submarine landslides in the Canary Islands, making it the longest unbroken landslide record to date. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «submarine landslides»

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