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Core samples from submarine canyons, Rv. Bzibi, Georgia
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Scientific-Industrial Center of Research and Governance of Coastal Formation Processes SAKNAPIRDATSVA |
| Dataset Name |
Core samples from submarine canyons, Rv. Bzibi, Georgia |
| Time Period |
1975 |
| Geographical Coverage |
Georgian Black Sea, Abkhazia, Rv. Bzibi dynamical system (cell) |
| Area Type |
Coastal |
| Project |
Investigation of submarine canyons of Rv. Bzibi dynamical system (littoral cell) |
| Project Acronym |
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| Parameters |
Depth |
| Instruments |
Echosounder, corer |
| Summary |
The project investigates the rate of impact of submarine canyons on the budget of sediment delivered to the coastal zone. Research reveals an existing relationship between accumulation of sediment masses in the heads of two nearest to the rivers mouth canyons and their periodical slumping down the slope. |
| Reference |
KIKNADZE A. G., ZENKOVICH V. N. Biudjet nanosov Bzibskoi dinamicheskoi sistemi Beregavoi zoni Chernogo Moria. Metsniereba, 1976
LEONTIEV O. K. SAFIANOV G. A. Kanioni pod morem. Misl, N., 2973 |
| Availability |
Special arragement, contact Z. Savaneli |
| Data Website |
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| Originator |
SAKNAPIRDATSVA |
| Supply Details |
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| Contact |
Zura Savaneli - zsavaneli@hotmail.com |
| Completed By |
Z. Savaneli |
| Collated By |
TSU-UORC, Georgia, and edited by BODC (04/05/2004) |
