Holocene Depositional History of the Southern New Jersey Barrier and Backbarrier Regions
Abstract
The subsurface stratigraphy of the backbarrier region of southern New Jersey was examined to determine the Holocene depositional history. The study area extends from Brigantine to Cape May and includes seven barrier islands and an extensive backbarrier region. Vibracores, augercores, surface samples, historical maps and charts, and radio-carbon dates were used to document the patterns of sedimentation. The Holocene backbarrier stratigraphy is characterized by a fining upward sequence that consists of a basal marsh or lagoon, overlain by a sand facies, tidal flats, marshes, tidal channels, and shallow lagoons. These data reflect a change from higher to lower energy backbarrier conditions that resulted as the barrier islands migrated landward throughout the Holocene transgression. Stratigraphy, Geology, Barriers, New Jersey, Sedimentation, Surfaces, Geomorphology, Barrier island, Coastal regions, Waterways.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA220085
Entities
People
- Mariel A. Ferland
Organizations
- Coastal Engineering Research Center