In terms of stratigraphic architecture, this study shows an evolution from a ramp-style margin with a poorly defined shelf break to that of a shelf break profile with a narrow and steep shelf.
Just the Calabria region shows a narrow continental shelf with a steep mountain chain which dips directly into the sea.
Amongst the neritic TRAs, one (TRA21) was located in the estuary of the Rio de la Plata characterised by a high chlorophyll a surface concentration whereas others (e.g. TRA2, 7, 10) were located on the edge of continental shelves with a steep slope.
A narrow shelf, or one that has a steep drop from the shoreline and subsequently produces deep water in proximity to the shoreline tends to produce a lower surge, but a higher and more powerful wave.
They also installed floor-to-ceiling shelves (the highest ones are reached by climbing a steep staircase to a mezzanine), added a second bathroom and painted each room a different color.
It has been a steep learning curve.
"He was on a steep learning curve.
It was a steep learning curve.
A steep hill does not entice me.
"It's a steep mountain face.
