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Marine magnetic data collected offshore Oceanside, southern California during field activity 2017-686-FA from 2017-10-23 to 2017-10-31

Online link https://cmgds.marine.usgs.gov/catalog/pcmsc/DataReleases/CMGDS_DR_tool/DR_P9UELSBU/2017-686-FA_magnetics_metadata.faq.html
Description This part of the data release contains marine magnetic data that were collected aboard the R/V Snavely in 2017 on U.S. Geological Survey cruise 2017-686-FA offshore Oceanside, southern California. The magnetic field data were collected to characterize the surface and subsurface properties of the study area, including unconsolidated sediment thickness and subsurface sediment horizons.
Originators Watt, Janet T.; Sliter, Ray W.; Conrad, James E.; Lorenson, Thomas D.; Papesh, Antoinette G.; and Warrick, Jonathan A.

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Geophysics, Magnetic field (earth), Sea-floor characteristics, GeoscientificInformation, Oceans, Substrate, Continental margin, Magnetic field observations
image map showing 5-m resolution digital elevation model (DEM) of Elwha River delta, color-coded to show elevation
image map showing 5-m resolution digital elevation model (DEM) of Elwha River delta, color-coded to show elevation
Image map of magnetic anomalies overlaid on a greyscale shaded-relief bathymetry.
Image map of magnetic anomalies overlaid on a greyscale shaded-relief bathymetry.