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Microstructure of Fine-Grained Sediments pp 333–352Cite as

Clay Fabric of Gassy Submarine Sediments

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The primary objective of this research was to delineate clay fabric microfeatures in sediment samples obtained by the use of a pressure core barrel. A secondary objective was to evaluate the difference in clay fabric between pressure core barrel samples and conventional core samples, and to enhance the understanding of the clay fabric of fine-grained gassy sediments.

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  1. Seafloor Geosciences Division, Naval Ocean Research and Development Activity, 39529-5004, Stennis Space Center, MS, USA

    Richard H. Bennett

  2. Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University, 77843, College Station, TX, USA

    William R. Bryant

  3. IMC/Pitman-Moore, Inc., 47808, Terre Haute, IN, USA

    Matthew H. Hulbert

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Chiou, W.A., Bryant, W.R., Bennett, R.H. (1991). Clay Fabric of Gassy Submarine Sediments. In: Bennett, R.H., et al. Microstructure of Fine-Grained Sediments. Frontiers in Sedimentary Geology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-4428-8_37

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