The geomorphology of Ireland’s continental shelf

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  • Riccardo Arosio
    University College Cork
  • Andrew J. Wheeler
    University College Cork
  • Fabio Sacchetti
    Marine Institute
  • Janine Guinan
    Geological Survey Ireland
  • Sara Benetti
    Ulster University
  • Eimear O'Keeffe
    Marine Institute
  • Katrien Van Landeghem
  • Luis A. Conti
    Universidade de São Paulo
  • Thomas Furey
    Marine Institute
  • Aaron Lim
    University College Cork
The Irish Shelf Seabed Geomorphological Map (ISSGM) (v2023) presented here, is the first high-resolution geomorphological map of the entire Irish continental shelf. This large-scale mapping exercise took advantage of the vast INFOMAR multibeam echosounder dataset, and used a protocol of semi-automated mapping techniques to accurately and rapidly extract seabed features. All previous mapping efforts and existing literature on the Irish shallow shelf geomorphology have also been collated and integrated in the map, critically evaluating the previous interpretations. An internationally standardised classification scheme was adopted, aligning the ISSGM (v2023) to other international geomorphological work. At a national level, this detailed geomorphological digital map is intended primarily as a resource to better inform multiple offshore activities and management of the marine environment. The map also acts as a baseline for future studies in marine geomorphology, as it identifies gaps in the knowledge and highlights areas of contentious interpretation that require further work. The map is available online on the Irish Marine Atlas (https://atlas.marine.ie – Geology Theme).

Keywords

  • Geomorphological map, Irish shelf, standardised, bathymetry, semi-automation, INFOMAR
Original languageEnglish
Article number2283192
JournalJournal of Maps
Volume19
Issue number1
Early online date18 Nov 2023
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Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2023

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