Recent Sediments of the Scotian Shelf acquired in 1962 (PEZZETTA shapefile)

A reconnaissance survey of that part of the Scotian Shelf extending from Halifax to Digby Nook was conducted during October, 1961, in order to determine the nature, distribution, and source areas of the bottom sediments. In general, the fine grained deposits of silt and clay (pelite) are found in the basins on the shelf as well as in the deeper water at the upper edge of the continental slope. Coarse grained deposits characterize topologically high areas and along the shelf margin.

1961年10月，针对斯科舍陆架（Scotian Shelf）哈利法克斯至迪格比诺克（Digby Nook）区段开展了一次踏勘调查，旨在明确海底沉积物的性质、分布特征及物源区。总体而言，由粉砂与黏土构成的细粒沉积物（pelite，泥质沉积物）分布于陆架盆地以及大陆坡上缘的深水区域；粗粒沉积物则发育于地形高岗区及陆架边缘带。