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CONTINENTAL SHELF AND SLOPE GEOMORPHOLOGY: MARINE SLUMPING INDUCED BY HYPERPYCNAL FLOWS (SARDINIAN SOUTHERN CONTINENTAL MARGIN)

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Continental shelf and slope geomorphology: marine slumping induced by hyperpycnal flows (sardinian southern continental margin). Explore the geomorphology of the Sardinian continental shelf and slope. This study investigates marine slumping triggered by hyperpycnal flows on the southern margin.

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The title "CONTINENTAL SHELF AND SLOPE GEOMORPHOLOGY: MARINE SLUMPING INDUCED BY HYPERPYCNAL FLOWS (SARDINIAN SOUTHERN CONTINENTAL MARGIN)" immediately signals a highly relevant and intriguing topic within marine geosciences. The study appears to delve into fundamental processes shaping continental margins, specifically investigating the causal link between hyperpycnal flows – a critical mechanism for sediment transport – and marine slumping, which is a significant factor in submarine hazard assessment and deep-water depositional systems. The geographical focus on the Sardinian Southern Continental Margin provides a specific regional context, suggesting a case study that could offer valuable insights into the interplay of sedimentation and stability in an active Mediterranean setting. However, the complete absence of an abstract critically hinders any meaningful evaluation of this submission. An abstract is the foundational component that outlines the study's objectives, methodology, key findings, and scientific significance. Without it, a reviewer cannot ascertain the specific data used (e.g., seismic, bathymetric, core data), the analytical approaches employed, the scale of the slumping events described, the nature and evidence for the hyperpycnal flows, or the novelty of the findings in relation to existing literature on the Sardinian margin or similar settings. It is impossible to judge if the paper offers robust evidence for the proposed induction mechanism, the quality of the interpretation, or the broader implications of the research. Given this fundamental omission, a comprehensive review and recommendation are not possible. While the topic is undoubtedly of interest and holds potential for significant contribution to our understanding of shelf and slope processes, the paper cannot be assessed for scientific rigor, originality, or clarity without the essential details provided in an abstract. Therefore, the submission, in its current form, is incomplete and would require the inclusion of a detailed abstract before any further evaluation could be undertaken.

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