Submarine landslides along the flanks of Christmas Island, Indian Ocean

Abstract A variety of geological processes shape and modify the morphology of volcanic islands over a range of temporal timeframes. Amongst the most conspicuous are aerial and submarine landslides that are frequently observed in both island arc and intra-plate volcanic settings. Identifying and understanding the triggering mechanisms of these landslides is crucial to geohazard mitigation as they pose major threats to coastal communities as well as critical onshore and submarine infrastructure. C