Map and interpret the shallow morphostratigraphy of the delta plain using seismics and cores. This cruise is a continuation (3rd year of the USGS-LGS co-op on barrier island erosion) of the high-resolution seismic reflection profiling on the nearshore and inner shelf west of the Mississippi River delta.
Location
central Louisiana coast and inner shelf, west of Mississippi River delta, Gulf of Mexico, United States, North America, North Atlantic;
Summary
High-resolution seismic reflection profiling on the nearshore and inner shelf west of the Mississippi River delta.
Comments
Original Center People field contained: Jeff Williams - Ch. Sci.; Dave Nichols - Technician.
Project = Louisiana Barrier Island Study, Louisiana Barrier Island Study
Lee Black - LUMCON, Captain; Wayne Simoneaux - LUMCON, First Mate; Shea Penland, LGS, co-Ch. Sci.; Rick Vail - USGS-PMG, Technician; Randy McBride - LGS, Scientist; Greg Taylor - LGS, Technician; David Pope - LGS, Technician
