Geomorphology and Sediments of the Inner New York Bight Continental Shelf.

Abstract

Approximately 445 miles of continuous seismic reflection profiles and 61 vibrating cores were obtained from the Inner New York Bight which encompasses about 250 square miles of the offshore from northern New Jersey and western Long Island. Report discusses geomorphology and shallow subbottom structure, surface and subsurface sediment characteristic and distribution, sediment origins, and sand needs and resource potential.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0785577

Entities

People

  • David B. Duane
  • S. Jeffress Williams

Organizations

  • Coastal Engineering Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Continental Shelves
  • Geomorphology
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Offshore
  • Reflection
  • Sediments
  • Seismic Reflection

Fields of Study

  • Geology

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.