Faulting and instability of shelf sediments: eastern Gulf of Alaska
Journal Article
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· Geology; (United States)
OSTI ID:6037479
Faults and submarine slides or slumps are potential environmental hazards on the outer continental shelf of the northern Gulf of Alaska. Submarine slides or slumps have been found in two places in the OCS region: (1) seaward of the Malaspina Glacier and Icy Bay, an area of 1770 square kilometers, that has a slope of less than one-half degree, and (2) across the entire span of the Copper River prodelta, an area of 1730 square kilometers, that has a slope of about one-half degree. Seismic profiles across these areas show disrupted reflectors and irregular topography commonly associated with submarine slides or slumps. Other potential slide or slum areas have been delineated in areas of thick sediment accumulation and relatively steep slopes. These areas include Kayak Trough, parts of Hinchinbrook Entrance and Sea Valley, parts of the outer shelf and upper slope between Kayak Island and Yakutat Bay and Bering Trough.
- Research Organization:
- Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA
- OSTI ID:
- 6037479
- Journal Information:
- Geology; (United States), Journal Name: Geology; (United States) Vol. 13; ISSN GLGYB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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