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Submarine landslides near Santa Barbara

By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center 2017 (approx.)
Offshore map shows the contours of the seafloor and outlines some underwater landslides with labels.
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Detailed Description

The small Gaviota slide (center) near Santa Barbara is the youngest landslide discovered in this area—about 200 years old.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.