Ocean Basins

Ocean Basins

Ocean basins are vast depressions on Earth's surface filled with seawater. They are critical features in geology and Earth science, shaping global climate, ocean circulation, and marine ecosystems. These basins vary widely in size, depth, and geological characteristics, from the relatively shallow continental shelves to the deep abyssal plains and oceanic trenches. Geologically, ocean basins are formed through processes like seafloor spreading, where new oceanic crust forms at mid-ocean ridges, or through subduction, where crustal plates collide and one descends beneath another. Understanding ocean basins is crucial for studying plate tectonics, sediment deposition, and the distribution of marine resources. This knowledge informs not only geological research but also environmental management and the exploration of natural resources in marine environments.

Committee Members
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Myint Win Bo

Myint Win Bo

Toronto Metropolitan University , Canada
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 -  Leonid Anisimov

Leonid Anisimov

Volgograd State University, Russian Federation
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Shozo Yanagida

Shozo Yanagida

Osaka University, Japan
Geology 2023 Speakers
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Martina Gaglioti

Martina Gaglioti

LIPU, Italy
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Arun K Shandilya

Arun K Shandilya

Dr HSG University Sagar, India
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