The Formation of Sedimentary Strata on Continental Margins
Abstract
The ultimate goal of this research is to understand the mechanisms by which continental-margin sediment is deposited, modified and preserved, so strata recorded over various time scales (events to millennia) can be interpreted better. The fieldwork is undertaken on the Eel margin within the larger context of the STRATAFORM program, and has objectives that complement those of other groups. In particular, this project is designed to document shelf event beds (i.e., flood, storm) immediately after they form, to observe their subsequent modification and preservation, and to interpret geologic history from old beds buried at various depths within the seabed (10s of centimeters to meters). Another objective is to examine, through monitoring of sediment traps, the deposition of sediment escaping the shelf and reaching the continental slope. In addition, the overall STRATAFORM program is coordinated through efforts to: orchestrate program planning, organize field operations, and disseminate scientific results.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA534830
Entities
People
- Charles A. Nittrouer
Organizations
- University of Washington