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South Texas Coastal Classification Maps - Mansfield Channel to the Rio Grande
Entry ID: USGS_OFR_2006_1133

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Summary
Abstract: The primary purpose of the USGS National Assessment of Coastal Change Project
is to provide accurate representations of pre-storm ground conditions for areas
that are designated high priority because they have dense populations or
valuable resources that are at risk from storm waves. A secondary purpose of
the project is to develop a geomorphic (land feature) coastal classification
that, with only ... View entire text
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Description: Coastal Classification maps.

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Description: Coastal Classification Mapping Project.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 31.0   S: 26.0   E: -96.0   W: -102.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Robert A. Morton, Russell L. Peterson
Dataset Title: South Texas Coastal Classification Maps - Mansfield Channel to the Rio Grande
Dataset Series Name: Open File Report
Dataset Release Date: 2006
Dataset Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Issue Identification: OFR 2006-1133
Online Resource: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1133/
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA > HURRICANES Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA > STORMS Parameter Definition
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Platform
FIELD SURVEYS Ancillary Description
MAPS Ancillary Description
FIELD INVESTIGATION Ancillary Description
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Originating Center
USGS
Data Center
Coastal and Marine Geology, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://marine.usgs.gov/

Data Center Personnel
Name: USGS OPEN-FILE SERVICES SECTION
Phone: 303-202-4200
Phone: 303-202-4210
Fax: 303-202-4188
Email: infoservices at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
USGS Information Services
Open-File Services Section
Box 25286
Federal Center
City: Denver
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80225-0286
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
ROBERT. A. MORTON
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: 727-803-8747 x3080
Email: rmorton at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
Coastal and Marine Geology Team
U.S. Geological Survey
600 4th Street South
City: St. Petersberg
Province or State: FL
Postal Code: 33701
Country: USA
Publications/References
Morton, R. A., 1994, Texas Barriers, in Davis, R. A., ed., Geology of Holocene Barrier Islands: Springer-Verlag, Berlin, p. 75-114.
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2006-06-13
Last DIF Revision Date: 2006-06-15

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