Structural geomorphological characteristics of the shelf of the Kerch and Taman peninsulas

Abstract

The shelf topography is described as well as parts of continental slope and continental rise near the Kerch and Taman peninsular. The bottom landforms are interpreted in terms of their structure using the data on the peninsulas and shell geology. Main structural elements of SW-NE strike are proved to be distinctly pronounced at the shelf and possibly at continental slope and rise.