Physical and Acoustical Properties of Surface Sediment from Venezuela Basin. A Data Report

Abstract

Physical and acoustic properties of surface sediments collected with a 0.25 sq.m box core were measured from 45 stations in the Venezuela Basin. Samples were collected from three locations representing different sedimentary provinces in addition to transects between the locations. Location 1 (15 deg 07'N, 69 deg 22'W) was on the eastern slope of the Beata Ridge in 3950 m water depth. Sediments were pelagic foraminifera ooze. Location 2 (13 deg 45'N, 67 deg 45'W) was in the central Venezuela Basin in 5050 m water depth. Sediments consisted of interbedded turbidite and pelagic sediments. Location 3 (13 deg 30'N, 64 deg 45'W) was on the western flank of the Aves Ridge in 3500 m water depth. Sediments were predominantly hemipelagic in origin. In this report we present the entire data set in table form. Methods of collection and subsequent laboratory and computational analysis are presented in detail. The data presented here will be the subject of more detailed analysis in future publications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA137614

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  • Kevin B. Briggs
  • Michael Richardson

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  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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