The Formation, Alteration and Preservation of Flood Deposits on the Pacific Northwest Continental Margin

Abstract

The ultimate objective of this research program is to obtain a predictive understanding of the physical and biological processes responsible for the formation, alteration and preservation of marine sedimentary deposits. While present focus is on the biological alteration of sedimentary event layers, the physical processes leading to the deposition and erosion of marine sediment remains an area of interest. The general approach of this research program is the development and testing of theory mainly through field observations and measurements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1999
Accession Number
ADA630157

Entities

People

  • Robert A. Wheatcroft

Organizations

  • Oregon State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Biological Processes
  • California
  • Continental Shelves
  • Data Sets
  • Electronic Mail
  • Floods
  • Information Operations
  • Measurement
  • River Flooding
  • Sediments
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Teamwork
  • Thickness
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography