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The elusive character of discontinuous deep-water channels: New insights from Lucia Chica channel system, offshore California

January 1, 2011

New high-resolution autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) seafloor images, with 1 m lateral resolution and 0.3 m vertical resolution, reveal unexpected seafloor rugosity and low-relief (

Publication Year 2011
Title The elusive character of discontinuous deep-water channels: New insights from Lucia Chica channel system, offshore California
DOI 10.1130/G31589.1
Authors K.L. Maier, A. Fildani, C. K. Paull, S.A. Graham, T.R. McHargue, D.W. Caress, Mary McGann
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Geology
Index ID 70034849
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
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