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The aim is to investigate ongoing geological deformation in the Gulf of Taranto and its implications for sedimentary processes.

April 1, 2026GeosciencesOpen Access

Ongoing Deformation at the Southern Apennine Front: Insights from the Gulf of Taranto (Italy)

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Reveals spatial relationships of seafloor morphology and deformation in the Gulf of Taranto, suggesting geological influences on sediment movement.

The aim is to investigate ongoing geological deformation in the Gulf of Taranto and its implications for sedimentary processes.
Integrated high-resolution multibeam bathymetry with Sparker seismic profiles
Defined seismo-stratigraphic framework of the Taranto Canyon area
Characterized morphostructural lineaments and channel network organization
Used well data to subdivide shallow succession into seismic units
Identified four seismic units in the shallow succession: PtH, SNT, GRA, and CPL
PtH interval shows significant lateral variability with acoustic disturbances
Steep discontinuities and minor faulting observed primarily in PtH and SNT
Bathymetric mapping indicates structured templates guiding seafloor morphology and sediment routing

Meo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Reveals spatial relationships of seafloor morphology and deformation in the Gulf of Taranto, suggesting geological influences on sediment movement.