Bering Sea - Beringian Margin

Bering Sea - Beringian Margin Resources

 

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Beringian Sea Highlights

Beringian Margin map

Eastern side of Beringian margin area, looking NE. Dashed line is erosional divide and solid lines with arrowheads are interpreted sediment pathways.

East Side of Beringian Margin

Perspective view along the Beringian margin showing large sediment tongues extending tens of kilometers to the SW from the margin front.

Large Sediment Tounges

Pervasive erosion on east side of spurs that project southwest away from the margin.

East Side of Spurs

Perspective view along the Beringian margin showing broad sediment apron. 3400 and 3000 m isobaths in white, 2500 m isobath in red.

Sediment Apron

Sediment-clogged canyons trending south away from the margin.

Sediment-clogged Canyons

Example of plunge pool at base of canyons.

Plunge Pool