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Sea Oor Structure of Argostoli Bay: January 2019

The document discusses a geological survey of Argostoli Bay in Greece that utilized subbottom seismic profiling, side-scan sonar, bathymetry, and sediment sampling to investigate the bay's seafloor formation processes. Preliminary analysis of seismic data revealed layered sediments and the presence of gas in different areas of the bay. Mapping and sampling showed fine-grained surface sediments over a gravel lag deposit representing a transgressive surface.

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Sea Oor Structure of Argostoli Bay: January 2019

The document discusses a geological survey of Argostoli Bay in Greece that utilized subbottom seismic profiling, side-scan sonar, bathymetry, and sediment sampling to investigate the bay's seafloor formation processes. Preliminary analysis of seismic data revealed layered sediments and the presence of gas in different areas of the bay. Mapping and sampling showed fine-grained surface sediments over a gravel lag deposit representing a transgressive surface.

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Seafloor structure of Argostoli Bay

Conference Paper · January 2019

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S11. Seismic geomorphology

SEAFLOOR STRUCTURE OF ARGOSTOLI BAY


Aikaterini Giannikopoulou1*; Niki Evelpidou1; Scott Harris2; Serafim Poulos1
1
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
2
College of Charleston, United States

(*Corresponding author: [email protected])

In order to investigate the formation processes of the seafloor of Argostoli bay (Cephalonia
Island, Ionian Sea), an extended geological survey was conducted to gather details about the
near-surface geological framework. Methods used for the survey include high resolution
subbottom seismic profiles (29.4 line kilometers; EdgetechCHIRP system at frequencies 2- 16
kHz) side-scan sonar backscatter surveys of the seafloor (approximately 67 line-km, Starfish
450F), single-beam bathymetry (approx. 67 line-km, Lowrance LCX-15MT Sonar system),
and bottom sampling including bottom sediment grab samples (van veen grab sampler) and
short sediment cores. The survey was focused at both ends of Argostoli Bay (i.e., Argostoli
and Livadi inlets). Preliminary analysis of the sub-bottom profiles in the upper 12-20 m reveals
a clear pattern of sediment layers, in both ends of the bay. The uppermost layers been
deposited horizontally with small differences in their orientation in the area of Argostoli inlet,
while the presence of gas is more pronounced in Livadi inlet. Moreover, in Argostoli inlet a
palaeo-surface is visible (probably the base of Holocene sedimentary cover) with minor
channel features, likely indicating a shallow river valley. Side- scan mapping in combination
with sediment samples and cores showed that the surface sediment consists mostly of fine-
gained material, rich in organic matter over a gravel-lag deposit that may represent the
transgressive surface in the area.

Keywords: Seabed sedimentology; acoustic topography; subaqueous morphology

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