Stability studies of surficial sediments in the Wilmington-Lindenkohl Canyons area, eastern U.S. margin
Geo-Marine Letters
By: G. Almagor, R.H. Bennett, B.A. Mc Gregor, and L.E. Shephard
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Abstract
Stability analysis, based on infinite slope analysis and geotechnical data from a suite of 34 cores collected from the continental slope between Wilmington and Lindenkohl Canyons, indicates that the Quaternary surficial silty clay sediments on gentle slopes are stable; that sediment stability on steeper slopes (14??-19??) is marginal; and that on precipitous slopes (>50??) only a thin veneer of unconsolidated sediments can exist. Small earthquake-induced accelerations or the effects of internal waves can result in slope sediment instabilities. ?? 1982 A. M. Dowden, Inc.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Stability studies of surficial sediments in the Wilmington-Lindenkohl Canyons area, eastern U.S. margin |
| Series title | Geo-Marine Letters |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF02462753 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Year Published | 1982 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher location | Springer-Verlag |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Geo-Marine Letters |
| First page | 129 |
| Last page | 134 |
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