The Algerian margin is located at the slow-rate convergent boundary between African and Eurasian plates experienced several strong earthquakes in last centuries. Among them, 2003 Mw 6.8 Boumerdès event has triggered large turbidity currents slightly concave canyons of slope numerous cable breaks abyssal plain. In this study, we explore where, how when tectonic inversion off left witnesses seafl...

Quaternary glacial-interglacial cycles create lasting biogeographic, demographic and genetic effects on ecosystems, yet the ecological effects of ice ages on benthic marine communities are unknown. We analysed long-term datasets to develop a niche-based model of southern Californian giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest distribution as a function of oceanography and geomorphology, and synthe...

This chapter presents the Late Quaternary neo-tectonic movement in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region of China and its effects on the coastal sedimentary environment. Taking the Xilin Hill fault as the example, we have explained the reason of the PRD formation, inferred its interactions with local/regional climate and sea-level changes, and analyzed the evolution of the PRD formation and its co...

‘Non sibi sed omnibus’. Not for one but for all. This is the overriding principle in the mind of all doctors while practising their vocation. The care and welfare of patients are the primary considerations of the medical profession. Seldom do you see a doctor who prioritizes his interests before those of his patients. If patient care is the issue, he will disregard any amount of inconvenience c...