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Seafloor Morphology between Año Nuevo
and Santa Cruz, California

by Roberto J. Anima, Andrew J. Stevenson, Stephen L. Eittreim,
Yvonne W. Rodriguez, and Gary B. Griggs

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Purisima Formation

Santa Cruz Mudstone

Monterey Formation

Sonar Fish

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Purisima Formation

Large boulders and cobbles associated with Purisima Formation. This video image was taken offshore of Point Santa Cruz. Note fine sand between large cobbles. Water depth is 55 meters.
Purisima Formation Photo, see caption above

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Last updated 29 October 2004 (lzt)

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