Collect high-resolution seismic profiles at the river mouths of the Rio Grande de Arecibo and Rio Cibuco to help determine vibracoring sites for the heavy minerals study. Collect seismic profiles from Rio Bayamon to Rio Loiza nearshore areas to help identify sand deposits to be used as borrow sites for beach nourishment projects in the Metropolitan area.
Location
Rio Bayamon to Rio Loiza, Rio Grande de Arecibo and Rio Cibuco river mouths, Puerto Rico, United States, North America, North Atlantic;
Summary
High-resolution seismic profiles were obtained at the river mouths of the Rio Grande de Arecibo and Rio Cibuco. These profiles will help determine vibracoring sites for the heavy minerals study. The seismic profiles from Rio Bayamon to Rio Loiza nearshore areas will help us identify sand deposits to be used as borrow sites for beach nourishment projects in the Metropolitan area.
Info derived
Grain size analysis; Sea floor map;
Comments
Research Projects: a) Erosion Study; b) Heavy Mineral Study; c) Geologic Mapping; d) Storm sedimentation study. This cruise was divided into two sections: June 5-25 and July 3-10. Original Center People field contained: Rafael Rodriguez; Richard Webb (USGS/DNR); Eileen Rodriguez; Juan Trias (USGS).
