Submarine Geomorphology Working Group
WG Chairs:
Dr. Aaron Micallef
Msida (Malte)
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Prof. Sebastian Krastel
Kiel (Germany)
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Prof. Alessandra Savini
Milan (Italy)
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Past Chair:
Vassilios Kapsimalis (Greece)
Introduction to WG activity
The Working Group on Submarine Geomorphology investigates the morphology and evolution of seafloor landforms, and the processes responsible for their formation, in particular erosion and depositional processes, sediment movement and deformation, volcanic activity, fluid migration, and anthropogenic impacts. In this working group, scientists from different disciplines are encouraged to interact and employ state-of-the-art seafloor exploration instruments and analytical techniques (e.g. high resolution bathymetry, side scan sonar, seismic reflection profiling, ROV, AUV, seabed sampling, seafloor classification, geomorphometry) to better understand the most extensive geomorphic system on our planet.
The main objectives of our working group are to:
- Establish submarine geomorphology as a field of research;
- Disseminate techniques used and discoveries made by submarine geomorphologists with earth scientists and professionals;
- Encourage new students in geomorphology to develop skills and knowledge in the field of submarine geomorphology;
- Promote interaction between terrestrial and submarine geomorphologists to share knowledge and techniques;
- Identify the key questions that need to be addressed by submarine geomorphologists in the near future.
The main activities of our working group will include:
- Organisation of sessions on submarine geomorphology in international conferences;
- Coordination of training schools for young geomorphologists concerning seafloor data acquisition, processing and interpretation techniques;
- Editing of a book on submarine geomorphology, including chapters on the current state of knowledge on the key geomorphological processes shaping the seafloor, written by invited experts from around the world;
- Creation of a web page that will: (1) act as a forum on themes of submarine geomorphology between our working group and other communities of scientists and professionals, (2) provide opportunities to link up scientists and update members on upcoming projects, surveys, conferences, etc;
- Sharing scientific articles on submarine geomorphology;
- Development of a standardised submarine geomorphological legend.
Last WG Annual Reports:
Activities 2023
Activities 2022
Activities 2019
Activities 2016
Activities 2015
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