Summary for Field Activity Number 1978-014-FA

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Alternate Leg ID: CORPUS 63

Area of Operations: Galveston Bay, Texas, Gulf of Mexico, United States, North America, North Atlantic

Dates: May 22, 1978 to June 02, 1978

Objectives: Obtain high-resolution profiles of the Galveston Bay area as part of a general survey of the Texas Coastal Zones. In addition, a series of short cores was taken for dating analysis.

Type of Activity: Seismic profiling
Coring

Information to be derived: Morphology

Summary: High-resolution seismic data averaged 150 m penetration and was excellent quality because of good sea state. Del Norte Minisparker: 700 km; Stations: 6; Diver Cores: 6.

USGS Project Number: U TX CO-OP

Contact: Ron Miller ()

Map for Area of Operations :

Map of field activity boundary.

Platform Info:
EGRET
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