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Characterisation and Spatial Distribution of Sediments on the Cote d'Ivoire Continental Shelf (Abidjan to Assinie)

Gbamble Bi Youzan Aimé, Saimon Aby Atsé Mathurin, Aka Charles Albéric, Séhi Zokagon Sylvain, Kpenou Christine Josiane Marie-Paule, Monde Sylvain

Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · pp. 101–115 · Published 1 Oct 2024

10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i10828

Abstract

The continental shelf of Côte d'Ivoire, particularly the Abidjan-Assinie area, has been studied due to its importance and potential, although little research has focused on its sedimentological aspects. Sediment samples were collected using a Shipeck grab, and grain size analyses revealed the presence of fine sands, medium sands, and rarely very fine sands. These sands exhibit a skewness toward finer grains, which is abundant, followed by nearly symmetrical and highly skewed towards finer grains, describing five (05) types of sorting. Deposited in a more or less turbulent environment or due to excess load, the sands have been transported in water — as indicated by their shiny, abraded state — by saltation, suspension, and mixed modes. These sands preferentially reside in a continental domain.

Continental shelf granulometry sand Abidjan-Assinie Côte d'Ivoire

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