Sea Floor Topography and Backscatter Intensity of the Hudson Canyon Region Offshore of New York and New Jersey
Title | Introduction
| Methods | Interpretation | Acknowledgments | References
| Map Sheets | Figures
Table 1. Physiographic characteristics of Hudson Canyon
| Region | Depth (m) | Along-axis slope (°) | Width (Rim to rim) (km) | Wall slope (°) | Floor width(km) | Depth below adjacent sea floor (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental slope | 100 - 2,200 | 1.5 | .8-12 | 10-15 | 0.2-0.9 | 440-1,120 |
| Upper rise | 2,200-3,000 | .6 | 2.5-11 | 1-8 | .2-2.1 | 20-521 |
| Lower rise | >3,000 | .5 | 4.5-5.5 | 10-20 | .5-2.2 | 187-547 |
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