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Sediment stability

Aug 15, 2013

Introduction to Fraser Delta

Fraser River Delta at a Glance:

  • Region: Located at the mouth of the Fraser River, near the major population centre of B.C.’s Lower Mainland, where fresh, silt-laden water meets the salty water of the Strait of Georgia.
  • Number of Instrument Platforms: 3
  • Depth: 108 m
  • Location:  Latitude: 49o.50'N, Longitude: 123o.20'W
  • Seafloor Composition: Soft, sediment-covered and unstable slope.
  • Principal Research: Submarine...
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venus | Fraser River Delta | Brackish water | Silt | Sediment | Sediment stability | Delta slope

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