Nearshore morphology and late Quaternary geologic framework of the northern Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary, California
Marine Geology
By: R. J. Anima, S. L. Eittreim, B. D. Edwards, and A. J. Stevenson
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Abstract
A combination of side-scanning sonar and high-resolution seismic reflection data image seafloor bedrock exposures and erosional features across the nearshore shelf. Sediment-filled troughs incise the inner shelf rock exposures and tie directly to modern coastal streams. The resulting bedrock geometry can be related to its resistance to erosion. Comparison of the depth of the transgressive erosional surface to recently developed sea level curves suggests a period of slow sea level rise during the early stages of post-interglacial marine transgression. The slow rise of sea level suggests an erosional episode that limited the preservation of buried paleo-channels beyond 70 m water depth. Seafloor features suggest that localized faulting in the area may have influenced the morphology of bedrock exposures and the coastline. ?? 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Nearshore morphology and late Quaternary geologic framework of the northern Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary, California |
| Series title | Marine Geology |
| DOI | 10.1016/S0025-3227(01)00260-2 |
| Volume | 181 |
| Issue | 1-3 |
| Year Published | 2002 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Marine Geology |
| First page | 35 |
| Last page | 54 |
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