Quaternary geophysical framework of the northeastern North Carolina coastal system

E. R. Thieler; D. S. Foster; D. J. Mallinson; E. A. Himmelstoss; J. E. McNinch; J. H. List; E. S. Hammar-Klose

doi:10.3133/ofr20111015

Quaternary geophysical framework of the northeastern North Carolina coastal system

Open-File Report 2011-1015

By: E. R. Thieler, D. S. Foster, D. J. Mallinson, E. A. Himmelstoss, J. E. McNinch, J. H. List, and E. S. Hammar-Klose

https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20111015

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Abstract

The northeastern North Carolina coastal system, from False Cape, Virginia, to Cape Lookout, North Carolina, has been studied by a cooperative research program that mapped the Quaternary geologic framework of the estuaries, barrier islands, and inner continental shelf. This information provides a basis to understand the linkage between geologic framework, physical processes, and coastal evolution at time scales from storm events to millennia. The study area attracts significant tourism to its parks and beaches, contains a number of coastal communities, and supports a local fishing industry, all of which are impacted by coastal change. Knowledge derived from this research program can be used to mitigate hazards and facilitate effective management of this dynamic coastal system.

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Publication type	Report
Publication Subtype	USGS Numbered Series
Title	Quaternary geophysical framework of the northeastern North Carolina coastal system
Series title	Open-File Report
Series number	2011-1015
DOI	10.3133/ofr20111015
Year Published	2013
Language	English
Publisher	U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location	Reston, VA
Description	HTML Document
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
Online Only (Y/N)	Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N)	N
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