Plume dispersion of low-density clayey suspension turbidity currents created by deep-sea mining

Due to the increased demand for materials like cobalt and nickel, there is an interest to mine polymetallic nodules from the deep-sea. These nodules are abundantly distributed along the abyssal plains, e.g., the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the North East Pacific. These nodules lay spread on top of a seabed consisting of very fine clayey...

Quantifying the dispersion of turbidity currents generated by seafloor mining operations

Turbidity currents are common in the waters around the world. They can be caused by earthquakes, collapsing slopes or other geological disturbances. However, turbidity currents can also be caused by deep sea mining activities. Deep sea mining is done with special mining vehicles. There are three main operations within this mining vehicle:...