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Sediment deposition and erosion in south San Francisco Bay, California from 1956 to 2005

October 7, 2006

Sediment deposition and erosion in South San Francisco Bay from 1956 to 2005 was studied by comparing bathymetric surveys made in 1956, 1983, and 2005. From 1956 to 1983, the region was erosional. In contrast, from 1983 to 2005, the region was depositional. Analysis of subregions defined by depth, morphology and location revealed similarities in behavior during both the erosional and depositional periods. During the entire period of the study, there was net erosion in the shallows (

Publication Year 2006
Title Sediment deposition and erosion in south San Francisco Bay, California from 1956 to 2005
DOI 10.3133/ofr20061287
Authors Bruce Jaffe, Amy C. Foxgrover
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 2006-1287
Index ID ofr20061287
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization San Francisco Bay-Delta; Pacific Regional Director's Office
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