A bottom gravity survey of the shallow water regions of southern Monterey Bay and its geological interpretation

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Brooks, Robert Andrew
Date
1973-03Advisor
Andrews, Robert S.
von Schwind, J.J.
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Eighty-two ocean bottom gravity stations in southern
Monterey Bay were occupied in the summer and fall of 1972 from
the R/V ACANIA. A land gravity survey of ten stations about
the perimeter of the Bay was conducted in the spring of 19 72.
Gravimeters employed were LaCoste and Romberg Models H6G and
G-17B, respectively.
Conventional steps in data reduction are discussed, and a
terrain correction theory unique to ocean bottom gravimetry
is presented. The complete Bouguer anomaly (CBA) field for
bottom and shoreline surveys is included.
The geological interpretation of the gravity data is
discussed briefly. Sub-bottom structure of southern Monterey
Bay as determined by seismic reflection is verified by the
CBA field, and a calculated density contrast between the
basement granodiorite and overlying sedimentary strata is
found to be realistic. The data supports the existence of a
fault oriented beneath the Monterey Submarine Canyon.
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