Deep seismic reflection results from the Gulf of Mexico

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Research Article| June 01, 1976 Deep seismic reflection results from the Gulf of Mexico John W. Ladd; John W. Ladd 1Geophysics Laboratory, University of Texas, Marine Science Institute, Galveston, Texas 77550 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Richard T. Buffler; Richard T. Buffler 1Geophysics Laboratory, University of Texas, Marine Science Institute, Galveston, Texas 77550 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Joel S. Watkins; Joel S. Watkins 1Geophysics Laboratory, University of Texas, Marine Science Institute, Galveston, Texas 77550 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar J. Lamar Worzel; J. Lamar Worzel 1Geophysics Laboratory, University of Texas, Marine Science Institute, Galveston, Texas 77550 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Arturo Carranza Arturo Carranza 2Ceantro de Ciencias del Narm y Limnologia, Mexico, D.F., Mexico Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information John W. Ladd 1Geophysics Laboratory, University of Texas, Marine Science Institute, Galveston, Texas 77550 Richard T. Buffler 1Geophysics Laboratory, University of Texas, Marine Science Institute, Galveston, Texas 77550 Joel S. Watkins 1Geophysics Laboratory, University of Texas, Marine Science Institute, Galveston, Texas 77550 J. Lamar Worzel 1Geophysics Laboratory, University of Texas, Marine Science Institute, Galveston, Texas 77550 Arturo Carranza 2Ceantro de Ciencias del Narm y Limnologia, Mexico, D.F., Mexico Publisher: Geological Society of America First Online: 02 Jun 2017 Online ISSN: 1943-2682 Print ISSN: 0091-7613 Geological Society of America Geology (1976) 4 (6): 365–368. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1976)4<365:DSRRFT>2.0.CO;2 Article history First Online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation John W. Ladd, Richard T. Buffler, Joel S. Watkins, J. Lamar Worzel, Arturo Carranza; Deep seismic reflection results from the Gulf of Mexico. Geology 1976;; 4 (6): 365–368. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1976)4<365:DSRRFT>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract New multichannel seismic reflection data provide details of the structure, stratigraphy, and geologic history of the deep western Gulf of Mexico unresolved by earlier single-channel work. These data show a thick sedimentary section lying on an irregular acoustic reflector thought to be oceanic crust that was possibly formed in late Paleozoic or early Mesozoic time. Above the irregular acoustic reflector, six seismic units are defined on the basis of reflection characteristics and basinwide continuity. One unit containing the salt (Jurassic?) that feeds the Campeche-Sigsbee Salt Dome province can be traced northward toward the Sigsbee Escarpment, but it pinches out against the base of the Campeche Escarpment. The four units lying above the salt unit reflect an extended period of pelagic sedimentation followed by mid-Tertiary to Pleistocene turbidite sedimentation. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.