IODE ASSOCIATED DATA UNIT (ADU)
INTERNATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Investigation of submarine canyons of rv. Bzibi dynamical system (cell)
| Center's Name: |
Scientific-Industrial Center of Research and Governance of Coastal Formation Processes SAKNAPIRDATSVA |
| Project Acronym |
IWWMGP |
| Project Reference |
State General Scheme |
| Assosiated Programme |
According to planned timetable, Georgian Cabinet of Ministry |
| Begin Date |
1978-03-03 |
| End Date |
1978-11-01 |
| Ongoing |
1 |
| Geographical Coverage |
Georgian Black Sea coast, rv. Bzibi mouth |
| 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 relation between accumulation of sediment masses in the heads of two nearest to the rivers mouth canyons and their periodical slumping due the slope. |
| Reference |
State General Scheme |
| Project Website |
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