Landscapes from the waves—Marine terraces of California
Fact Sheet
2018-3002
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Abstract
Many coastlines around the world have stair-step landforms, known as marine terraces. Marine terraces make up a large part of coastal California’s landscape—from San Diego to Crescent City. Find out how these landscapes form, why marine terraces are of interest to scientists, and where you can explore these landscapes.
Suggested Citation
Schulz, M., Lawrence, C., Muhs, D., Prentice, C., and Flanagan, S., 2018, Landscapes from the waves—Marine terraces of California: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2018–3002, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20183002.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Landscapes from the waves—Marine terraces of California |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2018-3002 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20183002 |
| Year Published | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | National Research Program - Western Branch |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
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