Geomorphometric Analysis of Submarine Mud Volcanoes: Variability, Evolutionary Trends, and Geohazard Implications DOI Creative Commons

Simone Napoli,

Daniele Spatola, Daniele Casalbore

и другие.

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(3), С. 622 - 622

Опубликована: Март 20, 2025

The systematic morphometric analyses of submarine mud volcanoes are widespread yet still poorly understood geological features. Our study reveals that show significant variability in size and geometry, independent water depth. Specifically, the mean height-to-radius (H/R) ratio is ~0.14 ± 0.08 (±1σ). This focuses primarily on Mediterranean, which account for approximately 58% dataset include structures reaching heights up to ~500 m with diameters 8000 m. These edifices display a range basal geometries, from sub-elliptical (e.g., North Alex, off coast Egypt) super-elliptical Alberto da Ottaviano Mediterranean Ridge Accretionary Complex). A comparative analysis parameters distinguishes cones pies globally, latter generally lacking large examples (mean diameter >10 km). results suggest distinct evolutionary pathways, beginning small simple (~100 m3 volume), analogous arc other settings. integrates fundamental marine geology applied geohazard considerations, serving as an initial step toward enhancing shared knowledge volcanoes. By improving understanding their formation, variability, spatial distribution, this research supports better-informed decisions regarding geohazards.

Язык: Английский

Geomorphometric Analysis of Submarine Mud Volcanoes: Variability, Evolutionary Trends, and Geohazard Implications DOI Creative Commons

Simone Napoli,

Daniele Spatola, Daniele Casalbore

и другие.

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(3), С. 622 - 622

Опубликована: Март 20, 2025

The systematic morphometric analyses of submarine mud volcanoes are widespread yet still poorly understood geological features. Our study reveals that show significant variability in size and geometry, independent water depth. Specifically, the mean height-to-radius (H/R) ratio is ~0.14 ± 0.08 (±1σ). This focuses primarily on Mediterranean, which account for approximately 58% dataset include structures reaching heights up to ~500 m with diameters 8000 m. These edifices display a range basal geometries, from sub-elliptical (e.g., North Alex, off coast Egypt) super-elliptical Alberto da Ottaviano Mediterranean Ridge Accretionary Complex). A comparative analysis parameters distinguishes cones pies globally, latter generally lacking large examples (mean diameter >10 km). results suggest distinct evolutionary pathways, beginning small simple (~100 m3 volume), analogous arc other settings. integrates fundamental marine geology applied geohazard considerations, serving as an initial step toward enhancing shared knowledge volcanoes. By improving understanding their formation, variability, spatial distribution, this research supports better-informed decisions regarding geohazards.

Язык: Английский

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