Map showing Holocene (modern) sediment thickness
By Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
2011 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Map showing Holocene (modern) sediment thickness in meters overlain on bathymetry. Regional bathymetric contours are in meters. Note the shoreface-attached sand ridges west of Watch Hill.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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