Area of Operations: Vineyard Sound, Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard, United States, North America, North Atlantic
Dates: January 06, 2011 to January 06, 2011
Chief scientist: Dave Foster
Bill Schwab
Objectives: Supplement existing Chirp subbottom profiles in Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound with deeper penetration Boomer profiling system. These data will contribute to a more complete geologic framework for the Mass CZM mapping program.
Type of Activity: Seismic profiling;
Information to be derived: Morphology;Seismic stratigraphy
Summary: 20.8 km of 8-channel boomer seismic reflection data were collected in Vineyard Sound. Objectives for Buzzards bay were not met due to winter weather conditions.
Contact: Dave Foster (dfoster@usgs.gov)
Related Links: http://woodshole.er.usgs.gov/project-pages/coastal_mass/
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