Map the shallow geologic framework of the inner shelf south of Winyah Bay and off Folly Beach.
Location
Myrtle Beach, Long Bay, South Carolina, United States, North America, North Atlantic;
Summary
The shallow sub-bottom and surficial geology were surveyed using seismic reflection, sidescan sonar, and bathymetric systems. Two areas were surveyed: a ~200 km2 area offshore of Folly Beach in central South Carolina, and a ~85 km2 area off of Winyah Bay in northern South Carolina.
Comments
The bounds of the study area comprise the Folly Beach and Winyah Bay surveys. Original Center People field contained: Bill Schwab (PI), Jane Denny (data acquisition), Mark Capone (data processing), Bill Danforth (data processing), Tom O'Brien (Electronic Technician), Barry Irwin (mobilization), Chuck Worley (Electronic Technician).
Project = South Carolina Coastal Erosion Project, South Carolina Coastal Erosion Project