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SEDIMENT SIZE DISTRIBUTION PROFILE ON THE CONTINENTAL SHELF OFF NEW JERSEY 1
Author(s) -
DONAHUE JESSIE G.,
ALLEN ROBERT C.,
HEEZEN BRUCE C.
Publication year - 1966
Publication title -
sedimentology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.494
H-Index - 108
eISSN - 1365-3091
pISSN - 0037-0746
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-3091.1966.tb01587.x
Subject(s) - continental shelf , geology , sediment , debris , geomorphology , oceanography , geochemistry
SUMMARY A series of samples from the continental shelf off New Jersey reveals a continuous surface layer of fine sand overlying a variety of sediment type. Ripples and shell debris suggest the fine sand is reworked and is in adjustment with the present shelf environment.