A review of submarine landslides associated with rapid sedimentation

Submarine landslides are a critical geological process that significantly influences seafloor stability and geological evolution, making them a focal point of geological disaster research. Particularly, rapid sedimentation as a crucial preconditioning factor for submarine landslide initiation is increasingly recognized in contemporary research. However, no comprehensive review currently examines the correlation between rapid sedimentation and submarine landslides. To elucidate the interaction mechanisms between submarine landslides and rapid sedimentation and to provide a new theoretical foundation for the prediction and prevention of geological hazards, the study categorizes three primary sedimentation patterns in marine environments and establishes a detailed historical database of sedimentation-related submarine landslide events. Moreover, the paper systematically reviews and critiques the existing research methods and advancements in addressing rapid sedimentation-related submarine landslides, and a bibliometric analysis of recent research progress is conducted. Finally, the study highlights several challenges in the study of rapid sedimentation and proposes future recommendations, aiming to provide robust support for the in-depth investigation of submarine landslides.