Submerged Landscapes of the European Continental Shelf, Volume I by Flemming, Nicholas C. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Series Title Page Copyright Contributors Foreword Preface

References

The Big Question General Issues Recent History of Collaboration Outline of this Book Conventions and Standards Conclusion References

Chapter 2: Sea Level and Climate

Introduction Tectonic and Geological Setting of Europe with Special Reference to the Shelf and Marginal Seas Quaternary Climate and Sea-level Change The Quaternary and European Sedimentary Environments Glacio-isostatic Adjustment and Relative Sea-level Modeling The Baltic Glacio-isostatic Adjustments North Sea and Atlantic Shelf from the Last Glacial Maximum to the Atlantic Period Tectonic Controls: The Mediterranean Sea A Hydrologic System: The Black Sea since MIS 2 Holocene Climate and Coastal Morphodynamics Conclusion Notes References

Chapter 3: Non-Cultural Processes of Site Formation, Preservation and Destruction

Introduction: The Concept of Core Variables Suggested Core Variables for All European Sea Areas Characteristics and Sources for Core Variables Examples of Seabed Features Relating to Terrestrial Landscapes Automatic Feature Recognition Recommendations References

Chapter 5: The Baltic Sea Basin

Introduction Earth Sciences Evidence for Submerged Terrestrial Landforms Potential for Prehistoric Archaeological Site Survival Conclusion and Recommendations Acknowledgments References

Chapter 6: The Northwest Shelf

Introduction Taphonomic Processes Paleoenvironmental Change Evidence Base Conclusion Data Sources Acknowledgments Notes References

Chapter 7: The North Sea

Introduction Physical Geography and Modern Environment Quaternary Background and Paleogeographic Framework Evidence of Submerged Landscapes on the Shelf Taphonomy Conclusion Data sources/Useful links Acknowledgments References

Chapter 8: Northern North Sea and Atlantic Northwest Approaches

Introduction Earth Sciences and Sources of Data Background Bedrock and Quaternary Geology Post-Last Glacial Maximum Climate, Sea Level and Paleoshorelines Holocene Relative Sea-Level Changes Models of Postglacial Isostatic Adjustment Relative Sea-Level Changes Taphonomy and Potential for Archaeological Site Survival Potential Example Areas for Future Work Known Submerged Finds Conclusion and Outlook References

Chapter 9: Paleolandscapes of the Celtic Sea and the Channel/La Manche

Introduction Earth Sciences and Sources of Data Post-LGM Climate, Sea Level, and Paleoshorelines Evidence for Submerged Terrestrial Landforms and Ecology Taphonomy and Potential for Archaeological Site Survival Potential Example Areas for Future Work References

Chapter 10: Irish Sea and Atlantic Margin

Introduction Earth Sciences Post-LGM Climate and Sea-Level Change Submerged Landscape Evidence Taphonomy and Potential for Archaeological Site Survival Potential Areas for Future Work Conclusion and Outlook References

Chapter 11: The Iberian Atlantic Margin

Introduction Geomorphological Framework of the Iberian Atlantic Margin Marine Climate Quaternary Evolution Past Landscapes and Their Preservation Data Sources Acknowledgements References

Chapter 12: The Western Mediterranean Sea

Introduction Earth Sciences and Sources of Data Post-LGM Climate, Sea Level and Paleoshorelines Submerged Terrestrial Landforms and Ecology Taphonomy and Potential for Archaeological Site Survival Potential Areas for Future Work Recommendation References

Chapter 12: Western Mediterranean: Annex

Submerged Karst Structures of the French Mediterranean Coast: An Assessment Introduction The Karst of Southeast France The Calanques of Marseille Submerged Caves and Chambers Conclusion References

Chapter 13: The Central Mediterranean

Introduction Earth Sciences Pleistocene and Holocene Sediment Thickness on the Continental Shelf Post-LGM Climate, Sea Level, and Paleoshorelines Submerged Terrestrial Landforms and Ecology Conclusion References

Introduction and Background Physical conditions Description of the Regions in the Study Area Discussion, Conclusions and Recommendations The Potential for Finding Paleolandscapes and Submerged Settlements — General Outlines Recommendation for a Mediterranean–European Collaboration Oceanographic and Archaeological Data Sources Author contributions Acknowledgments References

Introduction Geodynamic Outline and Morpho-tectonics Geomorphology Geological and Tectonic Background Late Pleistocene Morphological Configuration LGM and Post-LGM Climate Overview of the Present Wind and Wave Climate Preliminary Analysis of Submerged Landscapes and Survey Potential Potential Areas for Future Work References

Introduction Earth Sciences Data Post-LGM Climate, Sea Level, and Paleoshorelines Evidence for Submerged Terrestrial Landforms and Ecology Potential for Archaeological Site Survival Potential Areas for Future Work Conclusion Acknowledgments References

Introduction Regional Geology of the Black Sea Basin Bathymetry and High Resolution Data Marine Sedimentology Research Post-LGM Climate, Sea Level, and Paleoshorelines Modern Coastline and Coastal Processes: the Danube Delta Coastal and Shelf Geomorpho-Dynamics, Erosion, and Accumulation Conclusion References

Chapter 18: Submerged Prehistoric Heritage Potential of the Romanian Black Sea Shelf

Introduction Romanian Black Sea Coast Romanian Black Sea Shelf Late Quaternary Shelf Evolution Dynamics of Neo-Eneolithic Settlements in the Western Part of the Black Sea Region Conclusion References

Glossary of Acronyms Index EULA