1. Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources
  2. Data System
  3. Metadata
JSON Map

Interpretation of the New York Bight Fault Zone on the inner-continental shelf within the New York Bight, derived from seismic data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey, 1995 - 1999 (Esri polyline shapefile, Geographic, WGS84)

Online link https://cmgds.marine.usgs.gov/catalog/whcmsc/open_file_report/ofr2002-152/FAULT_meta.faq.html
Description The New York Bight fault (Hutchinson, 1984) was clearly evident within the high-resolution seismic records acquired with a CHIRP, boomer, and 15 cubic inch water gun systems. This fault was mapped from these data. Thus, yeilding a more complete picture of the inner-shelf geologic framework of the area.
Originators Denny, Jane F.; Schwab, William C.; Foster, David S.; Lotto, Linda L.; Allison, Mead A.; Uchupi, Elazar O.; Swift, B. Ann; Danforth, William W.; Thieler, E. Robert; and Butman, Bradford

Related topics

Faulting (geologic), Geospatial datasets, Marine geology, Scientific interpretation