The Fish Tanks of the Mediterranean Sea

Oikonomou, Paris; Karkani, Anna; Evelpidou, Νiki; Kampolis, Isidoros; Spada, Giorgio

doi:10.3390/quat6020024

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“…With the measurement of the archaeological marker of Lambousa ft, the calculation of vertical tectonic rates, and the GIA, we have contributed to filling the knowledge gap about the altitude of fts in the Mediterranean Sea. In fact, in a recent (2022) research paper [30] that published all the studied fts on the Mediterranean coast, the Lambousa ft of Cyprus was not reported (Figure 13). Finally, we believe that this new data is very useful to improve the sea level rise models expected in 2100 in the low-lying coastal plains of Cyprus.…”

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The Lambousa (Cyprus) Fishtank in a Quasi-Stable Coastal Area of the Eastern Mediterranean, a Notable Marker for Testing GIA Models

Antonioli,

Furlani,

Spada

et al. 2023

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The Lambousa fishtank, an archaeological structure entirely carved in bedrock, can be easily recognized and measured in the plan on Google Earth (GE). We surveyed in situ this excellent archaeological marker in 2016 through direct measurements using traditional field instruments, such as metric tapes and invar rods, and terrestrial photogrammetry using Structure from Motion (SfM) methods. The bedrock on which the fishtank is founded is an Upper Pleistocene calcarenite also containing Persistrombus latus. The age of the studied fishtank has not been previously published, but on the basis of the construction technique and the interpretation provided by Archaelogist and references therein, we believe that it was built in the period between 2.1 and 1.8 ka BP, like similar fishtanks in the Mediterranean area. Architectural structures consist of evident foot walks (Crepido), a stone base, and a tunnel that allows for seawater exchange during high tides. The tunnel is at the same altitude as the Crepido, which lies around the fishtank. These architectural components allow us to evaluate the palaeo-sea level with significant precision during the time when the fishtank was active. MIS 5.5 coastal deposits that outcrop in the study area are located at a maximum altitude of a few meters, while the inner margin of the MIS 5.5 terrace allows us to hypothesize “quasi-tectonic stability”. We have also obtained several predictions of the contribution from Glacial Isostatic Adjustment (GIA) to relative sea level at Lambousa for the past 3.5 kyr, according to models ICE-6G (VM5a), ICE-7G (VM7), and one of the GIA models by the Australian National University ANU) Research group.

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The Lambousa (Cyprus) Fishtank in a Quasi-Stable Coastal Area of the Eastern Mediterranean, a Notable Marker for Testing GIA Models

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Spada

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“…Several archaeological constructions have been used as sea-level indicators when reconstructing an area's palaeogeographical evolution, such as ancient harbors or fish tanks [133][134][135][136]. It is, however, important to know how an archaeological indicator is to be used.…”

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Late Quaternary Relative Sea-Level Changes and Vertical GNSS Motions in the Gulf of Corinth: The Asymmetric Localization of Deformation Inside an Active Half-Graben

Evelpidou,

Ganas,

Karkani

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Remains of past sea levels such as tidal notches may provide valuable information for the investigation of relative sea-level changes (RSL) of eustatic/tectonic origin. In this review, we focus on case studies of coastal changes from the Corinth Gulf, where impacts of past earthquakes can be traced through various indicators. The southern coast has undergone a tectonic uplift during the Holocene, whereas the northern coast has undergone subsidence. The magnitude of RSL fall in the south Corinth Gulf is larger than RSL rise in the north. Exploiting previous measurements and datings, we created a geodatabase regarding the relative sea-level changes of the whole gulf, including geodetic data based on permanent GNSS observations. The combination of geomorphological (long-term) and geodetic (short-term) data is a key advance for this area, which is characterized by fast rates of N-S crustal extension and strong earthquakes. The joint dataset fits the tectonic model of an active half-graben where the hanging wall (northern coast) subsides and the footwall (southern coast) is uplifted. The highest uplift rates (3.5 mm/year) are near Aigion, which indicates an asymmetric localization of deformation inside this active rift.

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The Fish Tanks of the Mediterranean Sea

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References 33 publications

The Lambousa (Cyprus) Fishtank in a Quasi-Stable Coastal Area of the Eastern Mediterranean, a Notable Marker for Testing GIA Models

The Lambousa (Cyprus) Fishtank in a Quasi-Stable Coastal Area of the Eastern Mediterranean, a Notable Marker for Testing GIA Models

Late Quaternary Relative Sea-Level Changes and Vertical GNSS Motions in the Gulf of Corinth: The Asymmetric Localization of Deformation Inside an Active Half-Graben

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