Some mesoforms of the continental slope at the East of the Black Sea

Abstract

From special autonomous apparatus Visual observations were performed and data of side-looking locator were recorded at considerable depth near Batumi. Besides large submarine canyons many lateral crests and valleys cut into mud layers were discovered. Landslides are frequent at steep scarps. Channels are very interesting where mud flows towards main bed of a canyon. Erosional, stepped and block dissection of the continental slope is described. Falls of mud (similar to avalanches) are likely to take place occasionally.