Sedimentology podcasts

Esther Sumner describes direct observations of turbidity currents and the challenge of instrumenting active submarine canyons. Smart boulders and acoustic current measurements reveal how these large, long-lasting underwater flows transport sediment. The discussion includes an underwater robot’s accidental encounter with an active current in California’s Mendocino Canyon.

Mike Hudec describes the origins and mechanical behaviour of salt deposits within the crust. He explains how deformation of these weak rocks produces distinctive structures and changes the evolution of surrounding formations. The discussion also considers the role of salt tectonics in creating hydrocarbon reservoirs.