Depositional history of the Lagniappe Delta, northern Gulf of Mexico
Geo-Marine Letters
By: J. L. Kindinger
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Abstract
The northern Gulf of Mexico continental shelf is characterized by superimposing deltas. One such delta, informally named Lagniappe, extends east of the Mississippi Delta from mid-shelf to the continental slope. This late Wisconsinan delta is adjacent to, but not associated with the Mississippi Delta complex: the fluvial source was probably the ancient Pearl and/or Mobile Rivers. The fluvially dominated Lagniappe Delta is characterized by complex sigmoid-oblique seismic-reflection patterns, indicating delta switching of high-energy sand-prone facies to low-energy facies. The areal distribution and sediment thickness of the delta were partially controlled by two diapirs. ?? 1989 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Depositional history of the Lagniappe Delta, northern Gulf of Mexico |
| Series title | Geo-Marine Letters |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF02430425 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher location | Springer-Verlag |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Geo-Marine Letters |
| First page | 59 |
| Last page | 66 |