Bottom sediments of Saginaw Bay, Michigan
Journal of Sedimentary Petrology
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By: Leonard E. Wood
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Abstract
Saginaw Bay is a southwest extension of Lake Huron on the east shore of the Southern Peninsula of Michigan. It is a shallow-water derivative of the Pleistocene Lake Saginaw. Sixty-one bottom samples were collected on a semigrid pattern and analyzed physically. Findings were treated statistically. Sediments range in size from large pebbles to clay. Medium- to fine-grained clear quartz sand is common to all parts of the bay. Currents and wave action are primarily responsible for both median diameter and sorting distribution patterns. Only a very general correlation can be established between depth and median diameter. Heavy minerals occur in abundance locally and show an affinity to shallow-water areas subject to prevailing currents. Shape also locally determines heavy mineral concentrations. Only general conclusions can be established from roundness and sphericity and acid-soluble content. Increased organic content is correlative with quiet water environments. The shallow-water, heterogeneous nature of Saginaw Bay is not conducive to the recognition of sedimentary criteria suitable for correlations in other than a local environment.
Suggested Citation
Wood, L.E., 1964, Bottom sediments of Saginaw Bay, Michigan: Journal of Sedimentary Petrology, v. 34, no. 1, p. 173-184, https://doi.org/10.1306/74D71000-2B21-11D7-8648000102C1865D.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Bottom sediments of Saginaw Bay, Michigan |
| Series title | Journal of Sedimentary Petrology |
| DOI | 10.1306/74D71000-2B21-11D7-8648000102C1865D |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1964 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology |
| Publisher location | Tulsa, OK |
| Contributing office(s) | Great Lakes Science Center |
| Description | 12 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Sedimentary Petrology |
| First page | 173 |
| Last page | 184 |