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Horseplay on Assateague Island

By St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
horseshoe crab on the sand with water in the background
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Detailed Description

Following Hurricane Sandy, GPR field work was conducted on Assateague Island, Maryland, to image stratigraphic features that may aid in explaining controls on washover deposition. The horseshoe crab was spotted early in the morning while gearing up for the day.  

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.