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To analyze the morphometry, kinematics, and volume of submarine mass transport deposits in the Taranto Landslide Complex.

Morphometry of Submarine Mass Transport Deposits: Insights from the Taranto Landslide Complex (North Ionian Sea, Southern Italy)

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Mapping morphometric parameters of submarine landslides in the Taranto Landslide Complex suggests new approaches for geohazard assessment.

To analyze the morphometry, kinematics, and volume of submarine mass transport deposits in the Taranto Landslide Complex.
Integrated high-resolution multibeam bathymetry and chirp seismostratigraphy to map mass transport deposits.
Quantified geometry, conservative volumes, and kinematics of multiple landslide episodes.
Employed a depth-averaged sliding-block approach to estimate peak velocity and travel times.
Identified five overlapping Quaternary mass transport deposits in the Gulf of Taranto.
Measured conservative volumes ranging from ~0.02 to 0.35 km3.
Reconstructed phases of slope instability linked to regional tectonic and sedimentary processes.

Meo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Mapping morphometric parameters of submarine landslides in the Taranto Landslide Complex suggests new approaches for geohazard assessment.