Spatial trends in marsh sediment deposition within a microtidal creek system, Waccasassa Bay, Florida
Marsh surface deposition, suspended sediment concentrations, tidal hydrodynamics, and marsh surface characteristics were measured within a tidal creek system of a west-central Florida, microtidal, open marine Juncus roemerianus marsh to examine the depositional relationship between a creek system and the surrounding marsh during nonstorm conditions. Results suggest that short-term marsh deposition is highly episodic with deposition showing an inverse relationship with marsh surface inundation. Deposition was greatest at marsh sites adjacent to secondary creek segments over all examined timescales. Variations in hydroperiod, time–velocity asymmetry, vegetation density, and sediment availability could not explain the observed differences in short-term deposition.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2007 |
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Title | Spatial trends in marsh sediment deposition within a microtidal creek system, Waccasassa Bay, Florida |
DOI | 10.2112/04-0243.1 |
Authors | Nathan Wood, Albert C. Hine |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Journal of Coastal Research |
Index ID | 70180898 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Western Geographic Science Center |