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The marine geomorphology of American Samoa : shapes and distributions of deep sea volcanics

Creator:

Roberts, Jed T.

Abstract:

The geologic processes at work in American Samoa have long been a point of scientific debate. Of its numerous volcanic formations, few breach sea level, leaving an enormous proportion of their mass unavailable to traditional observation. This study aims to describe the deep sea geomorphology of American Samoa through compilation,...

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Masters Thesis

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investigations of geology in American Samoa were extremely limited. Advancements in submarine
The development and application of benthic classifications for coral reef ecosystems below 30 m depth using multibeam bathymetry : Tutuila, American Samoa

Creator:

Lundblad, Emily Ruth

Abstract:

Coral reef ecosystems are the most diverse on earth, and their subsistence is being threatened by natural and adverse anthropogenic patterns and processes. In an effort to understand and protect these marine environments, several programs have outlined strategies and initiatives. For example, the United States Coral Reef Task Force’s Mapping...

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Masters Thesis