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Bottom sediments of Saginaw Bay, Michigan

Journal of Sedimentary Petrology
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https://doi.org/10.1306/74D71000-2B21-11D7-8648000102C1865D

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Abstract

Saginaw Bay is a southwest extension of Lake Huron on the east shore of the Southern Peninsula of Michigan. It is a shallow-water derivative of the Pleistocene Lake Saginaw. Sixty-one bottom samples were collected on a semigrid pattern and analyzed physically. Findings were treated statistically. Sediments range in size from large pebbles to clay. Medium- to fine-grained clear quartz sand is common to all parts of the bay. Currents and wave action are primarily responsible for both median diameter and sorting distribution patterns. Only a very general correlation can be established between depth and median diameter. Heavy minerals occur in abundance locally and show an affinity to shallow-water areas subject to prevailing currents. Shape also locally determines heavy mineral concentrations. Only general conclusions can be established from roundness and sphericity and acid-soluble content. Increased organic content is correlative with quiet water environments. The shallow-water, heterogeneous nature of Saginaw Bay is not conducive to the recognition of sedimentary criteria suitable for correlations in other than a local environment.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Bottom sediments of Saginaw Bay, Michigan
Series title Journal of Sedimentary Petrology
DOI 10.1306/74D71000-2B21-11D7-8648000102C1865D
Volume 34
Issue 1
Year Published 1964
Language English
Publisher SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology
Publisher location Tulsa, OK
Contributing office(s) Great Lakes Science Center
Description 12 p.
Larger Work Type Article
Larger Work Subtype Journal Article
Larger Work Title Journal of Sedimentary Petrology
First page 173
Last page 184
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