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Advances in Sedimentology and Coastal and Marine Geology, 3rd Edition
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Advances in Sedimentology and Coastal and Marine Geology, 3rd Edition

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Geological Oceanography".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 April 2026 | Viewed by 1831

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Dr. Gemma Aiello

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Interests: seismic stratigraphy; sedimentology; marine geology and geophysics; stratigraphic geology; sedimentary geology
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Dear Colleagues,

The objective of the third Special Issue “Advances in Sedimentology and Coastal and Marine Geology” is to continue the collection of research papers in the field of sedimentology and coastal and marine geology, as started in the first and the second Special Issues. The development of advanced MBEs systems and techniques, equipped on the Gaia Blu R/V of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) has improved the knowledge of the sea bottoms of the Mediterranean Sea, and, in particular, of the Bay of Naples, hosted in the Campania-Latium continental margin. Here, the interaction with volcanic processes is strong, and renewal Campi Flegrei caldera uplift is still ongoing in the frame of a new bradyseismic crisis, still in course. Consequently, increased gas emissions, ground uplift, and earthquakes involve the densely inhabited Neapolitan area. In this tectonic and volcanic framework, we call for papers in the field of coastal and marine geology, including also volcano-tectonic processes, monitoring of earthquakes and bradyseism, controlling the stratigraphic organization of volcanic and sedimentary sequences.

Dr. Gemma Aiello
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Keywords

  • morpho-bathymetry
  • facies analysis
  • volcano-tectonic processes
  • caldera uplift
  • bradyseism, gas emissions and earthquakes
  • stratigraphic architecture of continental margins
  • tectonic and eustatic controls on stratigraphic sequences
  • submarine canyons

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Cenozoic Stratigraphic Architecture of the Beikang Basin (South China Sea): Insights into Tectonic Evolution and Sedimentary Response
by Shuaibing Luo, Xiaoxue Wang, Lifu Zhang, Li Zhang, Kangshou Zhang, Guanghui He and Qiuhua Yu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(12), 2216; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13122216 - 21 Nov 2025
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Since the onset of the Cenozoic, the South China Sea has experienced complex plate interactions including peripheral plate collisions, the demise of the Paleo-South China Sea, and the subsequent opening of the modern basin. These processes produced three major types of sedimentary basins: [...] Read more.
Since the onset of the Cenozoic, the South China Sea has experienced complex plate interactions including peripheral plate collisions, the demise of the Paleo-South China Sea, and the subsequent opening of the modern basin. These processes produced three major types of sedimentary basins: extensional, strike-slip, and compressional. The Beikang Basin represents a typical extensional continental-margin rift basin that preserves the stratigraphic and sedimentary record of the transition from syn-rift to post-rift stages. Subsidence happened mainly during the post-rift stage. Five structural styles exist: extensional, compressional-inversion, strike-slip–extensional, magmatic, and diapiric. While the first three are fault-related, the last two are mainly controlled by the volcanic phases. Using a seismic-facies-to-sedimentary-system workflow, we delineate a tectono-stratigraphic framework, comprising five seismic facies, seven lithofacies, and eight depositional facies. This framework indicates that the Beikang Basin evolved through four major tectonic stages including initial rifting, inherited rifting, climax rifting, and post-rift thermal subsidence. Each stage has primary control on sediment supply and accommodation development. Our findings refine the basin’s tectono-sedimentary evolution and improve predictions for sediment distribution and hydrocarbon exploration in the underexplored Beikang Basin. Full article
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Migration Patterns and Sedimentary Evolution of Deepwater Channels in the Niger Delta Basin
by Fei Liu, Xiaoming Zhao, Jiawang Ge, Kun Qi, Massine Bouchakour and Shuchun Cao
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(11), 2135; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13112135 - 12 Nov 2025
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The internal architecture of deep-water channels is highly complex. Previous research has primarily emphasized the sedimentary processes governing channel migration, yet the linkage between sediment-source mechanisms and migration patterns—particularly their vertical evolution—remains insufficiently understood. Drawing on 3D seismic data, well logs, and core [...] Read more.
The internal architecture of deep-water channels is highly complex. Previous research has primarily emphasized the sedimentary processes governing channel migration, yet the linkage between sediment-source mechanisms and migration patterns—particularly their vertical evolution—remains insufficiently understood. Drawing on 3D seismic data, well logs, and core analyses, this study delineates the channel architecture within the deep-water succession of the Niger Delta Basin. Furthermore, by correlating high-frequency sea-level fluctuations with the formation timing of structural units, we explore how sea-level changes influence the spatial distribution and evolutionary dynamics of submarine fan systems. This study investigated the bottom-up evolution of two channel-lobe systems—the East Channel System (ECS) and West Channel System (WCS) within the stratigraphic succession, identifying two principal channel migration styles: expansive migration and downstream migration. In the ECS, migration was primarily characterized by a combination of downstream and expansive patterns. In contrast, the WCS displayed intermittent downstream migration, accompanied by some irregular migration. Correlation of sea-level variation curves with corresponding core photographs indicates that the ECS developed during a fourth-order sea-level. Its lower lobe and upper channel intervals each correspond to two complete five-stage sea-level cycles. In this system, debris flows and high-density turbidity currents produced stronger lateral erosion and channel migration, giving rise to the expansive migration style. Conversely, the WCS formed during a four-stage sea-level rise, with its lobe and channel sections likewise corresponding to two complete five-stage sea-level cycles. Here, sedimentation dominated by high- and low-density turbidity currents promoted enhanced erosion and migration along the flow direction, resulting in the predominance of downstream migration patterns. The ECS and WCS together constitute a complete three-tiered stratigraphic sequence representing two lobe–channel systems. This configuration deviates to some extent from the conventional understanding of the spatial distribution of debris flows, lobate channels, main channels, and deep-sea mud deposits. Consequently, during intervals of frequent sea-level fluctuation, deep-water sedimentary components within the continental slope region can partially record the signals of fourth- and even fifth-order sea-level variations, facilitated by a stable tectonic framework and favorable sediment preservation conditions. These findings offer valuable insights for reconstructing regional sedimentary processes and interpreting sea-level evolution. Full article
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Sediment Distribution and Seafloor Substratum Mapping on the DD Guyot, Western Pacific
by Wei Gao, Heshun Wang, Yongfu Sun, Weikun Xu and Yuanyuan Gui
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(10), 1904; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13101904 - 3 Oct 2025
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The DD Guyot, a flat-topped seamount located in the Western Pacific, was completely mapped using multibeam echosounders (MBESs) in 2024. Clarifying substratum patterns is crucial for understanding seafloor evolution, sediment transport processes, and resource assessment. This study integrates near-bottom video data from the [...] Read more.
The DD Guyot, a flat-topped seamount located in the Western Pacific, was completely mapped using multibeam echosounders (MBESs) in 2024. Clarifying substratum patterns is crucial for understanding seafloor evolution, sediment transport processes, and resource assessment. This study integrates near-bottom video data from the manned submersible Jiaolong, multibeam bathymetry and backscatter data from EM124, and a convolutional neural network (CNN) model to classify the four substratum types (exposed bedrock, thinly sedimented bedrock, sediment–rock transition zone, and continuous sediment) of the DD Guyot. The results indicate that exposed bedrock predominates on the summit platform, while sediment cover increases with water depth along the flank. The base of the guyot is almost entirely covered by sediments. Two landslide areas were identified, with clear main scarps, sidewalls, and debris accumulations. These features, together with underflow erosion, collectively influence sediment distribution patterns. The resulting substratum maps provide guidance for seabed resource exploration. The results are consistent with a post-drowning onlap framework, which points to a drowning unconformity, but video and surface acoustic data alone are insufficient for definitive confirmation. Further investigation is required to more clearly elucidate the substratum characteristics of the DD Guyot. Full article
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