Hello everyone,
Virginie Gaullier (University of Perpignan) and I are planning a
special issue of Marine and Petroleum Geology on submarine,
gravitational slope instabilities. This volume will include a variety
of instability-related topics, such as the geometry and evolution of
the slide’s surfaces and of the sliding masses, and the triggering
mechanisms and other parameters influencing the onset of mass movement
(structural architecture, slope angle, fluid pressure, seismic
activity, sea-level change, sediment load, diagenesis, etc…).
We welcome contributions presenting or discussing data on present-day
or fossil natural examples (including seismic, bathymetric, and field
data), as well as results from forward modeling (physical or numerical)
of the onset and/or evolution of slope instabilities.
There are no restrictions in terms of geographic areas.
This special volume will include contributions from members of the
GDR-Marge, a French research consortium focusing on slope
instabilities. We already have letters of intent for a dozen
manuscripts from members of this consortium but are seeking additional
contributors from other research labs and universities.
The deadline for submitting the manuscript will be October 2nd, 2006 (6
months from now). Marine and Petroleum Geology is a journal with a
short publication delay (as short as one year) and has one of the
lowest cost for color figures. We are hoping to manage the review
process diligently so that the turnout of the volume will be as short
as possible.
If you are interested in contributing to this special volume, please
contact either one (or both) of us via e-mail, and provide us with a
provisional title of your manuscript.
Best regards,
Bruno Vendeville and Virginie Gaullier
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Bruno Vendeville: [log in to unmask]
Virginie GAULLIER
Maître de Conférences
LEGEM - E.A. 3678
Laboratoire d'Etudes des GéoEnvironnements Marins
Bâtiment U, 2ème Etage
Université de Perpignan Via Domitia
52, Avenue Paul Alduy
66860 Perpignan, France
Tél.: 33 (0)4 68 66 20 98
Fax: 33 (0) 4 68 66 17 47
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Bruno VENDEVILLE
Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille I
U.F.R. des Sciences de la Terre
Cité Scientifique - Batiment SN5
UMR Processus et Bilans des Domaines Sédimentaires
59655 Villeneuve d'Ascq cedex
France
Téléphone: (direct): 03 20 33 70 39
(laboratoire): 03 20 43 47 24
(secrétariat): 03 20 43 41 30 ou 03 20 43 41 25
Fax: 03 20 43 49 10
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