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Microrelief of the continental margin south of Cape Lookout, North Carolina

April 1, 1966

On the basis of recorded microrelief data, the continental margin between Cape Lookout, North Carolina, and the Bahama Islands may be divided into the following domains: (1) smooth - lacking any microrelief; (2) undulating - containing sand swells; (3) rough - characterized by numerous low, conical hills; and (4) blocky - broken by rectangular depressions. 

Publication Year 1966
Title Microrelief of the continental margin south of Cape Lookout, North Carolina
DOI 10.1130/0016-7606(1966)77[427:MOTCMS]2.0.CO;2
Authors E. Uchupi, R.A. Tagg
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Geological Society of America Bulletin
Index ID 70221268
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse