https://repositorio.ufba.br/handle/ri/2942
Tipo: | Artigo de Periódico |
Título: | Quaternary evolution of the Caravelas strandplain – Southern Bahia State – Brazil |
Título(s) alternativo(s): | Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências |
Autor(es): | Andrade, Ana Cláudia da Silva Dominguez, José Maria Landim Martin, Louis Bittencourt, Abilio Carlos da Silva Pinto |
Autor(es): | Andrade, Ana Cláudia da Silva Dominguez, José Maria Landim Martin, Louis Bittencourt, Abilio Carlos da Silva Pinto |
Abstract: | An evolutionary model is proposed for the Caravelas strandplain. The model encompasses integration of: (i) mapping of Quaternary deposits, (ii) cartography of beach-ridge alignments and their truncations, (iii) relative sea-level history, (iv) development history of the Abrolhos coral reefs, (v) vibra-coring and (vi) C14 dating of Quaternary deposits. Seven major evolutionary stages were identified. These stages show that the strandplain has had its Quaternary evolution strongly controlled by relative sea-level changes. In addition, the development of the Abrolhos coral reefs has also played an important role in dispersion and accumulation of sediments along the coastline, causing localized inversion in longshore sediment transport. |
Palavras-chave: | Coastal evolution Sea-level fluctuations Sedimentary facies Coastal geomorphology |
URI: | http://www.repositorio.ufba.br/ri/handle/ri/2942 |
Data do documento: | 2003 |
Aparece nas coleções: | Artigo Publicado em Periódico (IGEO) |
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