Figure F4. Characterization of the contourite channels (García et al., 2009). CC = contourite channel, GB = Guadalquivir Bank, CDR = Cádiz diapiric ridge, GDR = Guadalquivir diapiric ridge, DDR = Doñana diapiric ridge, SD = sheeted drift. A. Shaded relief image showing the Gulf of Cádiz middle slope bathymetry and location of the main contourite channels. B–H. Transversal seismic profiles showing the U- and V-shaped, symmetric or asymmetric profiles of the Diego Cão, Gusano, Huelva, Guadalquivir, and Cádiz contourite channels. In H, the Cádiz Channel shows a marked overexcavation in its axis.
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