Problems in turbidite research: A need for COMFAN
January 1, 1984
Comparison of modern submarine fans and ancient turbidite sequences is still in its infancy, mainly because of the incompatibility of study approaches. Research on modern fan systems mainly deals with morphologic aspects and surficial sediments, while observations on ancient turbidite formations are mostly directed to vertical sequences. The lack of a common data set also results from different scales of observation. To review the current status of modern and ancient turbidite research, an international group of specialists formed COMFAN (Committee on Fans) and met in September 1982 at the Gulf Research and Development Company research facilities in Pennsylvania. ?? 1984 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Title | Problems in turbidite research: A need for COMFAN |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF02462447 |
| Authors | W. R. Normark, E. Mutti, A.H. Bouma |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Geo-Marine Letters |
| Index ID | 70000639 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |