Formation mechanisms of foraminifera-dominated silt–sand sheets in the Baiyun Sag, South China Sea: The role of Kuroshio and North Pacific Intermediate Water | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Formation mechanisms of foraminifera-dominated silt–sand sheets in the Baiyun Sag, South China Sea: The role of Kuroshio and North Pacific Intermediate Water
Key Points
Foraminifera-dominated silt-sand sheets are formed by sediment transport processes influenced by hydrodynamic conditions.
Analysis indicates that Kuroshio and North Pacific Intermediate Water significantly affect sediment dynamics in the region.
Sediment transport mechanisms were assessed through observational analysis of sediment layers and current influences.
Findings highlight the intricate interactions between ocean currents and sediment formations, calling for further investigation.