Depositional history of the Lagniappe Delta, northern Gulf of Mexico
The northern Gulf of Mexico continental shelf is characterized by superimposing deltas. One such delta, informally named Lagniappe, extends east of the Mississippi Delta from mid-shelf to the continental slope. This late Wisconsinan delta is adjacent to, but not associated with the Mississippi Delta complex: the fluvial source was probably the ancient Pearl and/or Mobile Rivers. The fluvially dominated Lagniappe Delta is characterized by complex sigmoid-oblique seismic-reflection patterns, indicating delta switching of high-energy sand-prone facies to low-energy facies. The areal distribution and sediment thickness of the delta were partially controlled by two diapirs. ?? 1989 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1989 |
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Title | Depositional history of the Lagniappe Delta, northern Gulf of Mexico |
DOI | 10.1007/BF02430425 |
Authors | J. L. Kindinger |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Geo-Marine Letters |
Index ID | 70015548 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |