A USGS Marine and Coastal Studies Skill Training Module
Course Introduction
Defining the need for vibracoring:
A mission of the USGS is to evaluate the geology, geomorphology, coastal processes and
environmental quality of a study area. To adequately assess the impact of these issues
various field investigations are employed. One such investigation is sediment acquisition
using vibracore technology.
Validating subsurface interpretations:
Subsurface interpretations based on remote sensing techniques such as seismic
profiling require validation through direct sampling of the sediments. Stratigraphy
determined from vibracore samples can be correlated to interpretations from seismic
profiles.
An Introduction to Vibracoring:
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