Distribution patterns and accumulation rates of fine-grained sediments in upper Tampa Bay, Florida

Authors

Gregg R. Brooks

Document Type

Statistical Report

Publication Date

1989

Keywords

Fine grained sediments, Tampa Bay

Abstract

Tampa Bay, a drowned river valley, is the largest estuary on Florida's west coast.

Surface sediments consist of a mixture of carbonate and terrigenous clastic sands and muds.

The objectives of this study are to determine accumulation rates and processes controlling the distribution patterns of fine grain sediments.

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Scholar Commons Citation

Brooks, Gregg R., "Distribution patterns and accumulation rates of fine-grained sediments in upper Tampa Bay, Florida" (1989). Reports. 85.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/basgp_report/85