Characterization of sediments from the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic shorelines, Texas to Florida
Open-File Report
2011-1199
A Preliminary Report to the U.S. Coast Guard
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Abstract
In response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, sediment samples that were projected to have a high probability of being impacted by the oil were collected from shoreline zones of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Sixty-one sites were sampled and analyzed for hydraulic conductivity, porosity, and grain-size distribution. The objective of this effort was to provide a set of baseline data on sediment characteristics known to directly influence (1) the penetration of oil into coastal sediments and (2) the efficacy of chemical and (or) bioremediation.
Suggested Citation
Lisle, J.T., Comer, N.N., 2011, Characterization of sediments from the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic shorelines, Texas to Florida: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2011-1199, 12 p.; Figures; Tables; Appendix, https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20111199.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Characterization of sediments from the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic shorelines, Texas to Florida |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2011-1199 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20111199 |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center |
| Description | 12 p.; Figures; Tables; Appendix |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 82 |
| Country | United States |
| Other Geospatial | Gulf Of Mexico |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |